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Checking up on universal coverage
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/02/2018
» Installing the right medical facilities to take care of a sick family member at home could cost nearly the entire fortune for a household of six people. In the centre of Bangkok's commercial Lumpini area, the shabby-looking house of the Jan-urai family stands amid the Bon Kai community, a slum adjacent to the high-end Polo Club where the wealthy Bangkok elite gather for sporting events.
Too little, too late for Lahu traumatised by youth's killing
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/05/2017
» 'They pointed a gun at me," Lana whispers into my ear. It's like a confession after her attempts to tell me fragments of a happy story that sounds like her Lahu community lives in a peaceful haven -- but she hesitates when saying "they are helping to develop us".
Laying down the ‘dictator law’ for money
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/03/2016
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has an ambitious goal.
Kannikar raps purchasing bill
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/07/2015
» Civic groups have expressed disappointment after the cabinet yesterday approved in principle a bill regulating government procurement.
Evicted Karen villagers take their fight to court
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/09/2014
» Karen villagers accused of encroachment in Kaeng Krachan National Park have launched a lawsuit against the authorities.
Police fail again to appear before human rights panel
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/02/2014
» Police officials yesterday failed for a second time to appear before the National Human Rights Commission which is probing violence during a police attempt to reclaim Phan Fah Bridge from Dhamma Army protesters last month.
Rescue workers live on edge
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/02/2014
» The prolonged and increasingly violent political conflict is putting pressure on rescue workers, who have to be on hand in dangerous situations to save the lives of people from all sides.
Victims’ kin sue over Phan Fa clash
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/02/2014
» Relatives of two victims who died during clashes on Phan Fa Bridge last week are taking legal action against caretaker Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra and other senior security officials.
PAERN plans to sue over site shutdown
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/02/2014
» People’s Army and Energy Reform Network (PAERN) leaders have been granted bail and are planning to sue authorities for breaking up their protest site at PTT Group headquarters last Tuesday.
Police probe weapons use in lethal clash
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/02/2014
» Police have launched an investigation into the use of heavy weapons during the deadly clash between police and anti-government protesters on Tuesday.