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Pollution taints seaside community's prosperity
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 09/02/2020
» Bangkok's seaside neighbour Samut Sakhon is known for many things -- as a fishing hub, a thriving seafood market, and also as the largest location of Myanmar's migrant community in Thailand.
Chemical drama shows it's time for agency detox
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/12/2019
» I won't give a lengthy introduction to paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. The latest row on whether or not to ban these chemicals from Thai farms has given the public more than enough of an understanding of their harmful effects on human health.
Missing persons still need legal help
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/09/2019
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is getting praise it well deserves. On Tuesday, the DSI held a joint press conference with other state agencies announcing they have found Porlajee "Billy" Rakchongcharoen, a Karen ethnic rights activist who disappeared more than five years ago.
From Pattani seas to Bangkok plates
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 02/09/2019
» Pattani, one of three restive southernmost provinces, invokes images of violence instigated by insurgency.
Toxic farming chemicals acid test for new govt
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/06/2019
» The return to Thai-style democracy will almost certainly see horse-trading among the coalition partners as they scramble for A-grade ministerial postings. For those who are accustomed to Thai politics, the reemergence of this political zeitgeist is hardly a surprise.
Riding the waves of the pot rush
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/04/2019
» Daycha Siripatra, founder of the Khaokwan Foundation, would have remained largely unknown had the police and anti-narcotics officials not raided the foundation's premises in Suphan Buri province and seized 200 cannabis plants, some marijuana extract, oil and seeds.
More taxes may not be a bad thing
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/12/2018
» On Monday, I spent an unusually long time -- more than half a day -- just to get my car tyres replaced at a shop. Usually, it takes about two hours to get the old tyres replaced with the new ones.
Villages interpret late King's philosophy
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 13/10/2018
» Love for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or Rama IX, is still running deep among Thais two years after the highly revered monarch passed away at the age of 88 on Oct 13, 2016.
Making money from our resources
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/07/2018
» Since the military government came to power, new economic policies have been rolled out and economic catchphrases coined.
Landlords kick up fuss over new regulations
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/04/2018
» The owners of condominiums and houses renting their assets to tenants say the authorities did not properly inform them when making new leasing regulations that will take effect on May 1.