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Lunlabelle case unmasks dark secret in Thai society
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 28/09/2019
» As investigators probe the death of young model-for-hire Thitima Noraphanpiphat, more is being revealed about the murky world of this service industry, including illicit drug use and commercial sex.
Airwaves in the know
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 07/09/2019
» Tuning in to programmes on the "physical" radio has retained its charm in the digital era in the midst of popular streaming which has taken the broadcast scene by storm.
Time to take disaster management off backburner
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 07/09/2019
» 'Isn't it time the country established a national disaster management centre?" is a question many people ask each time a natural calamity causes massive losses. It was asked again after several provinces in the North and the Northeast were battered by Tropical Storm Podul, which triggered floods and mudslides. It also left 16 dead, thousands of people homeless and damaged infrastructure such as roads and dykes.
Democrats' rush to impress starting to bear fruit
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 24/08/2019
» We have witnessed a new phenomenon in post-coup politics as politicians from both government and opposition camps jump-start their work to impress those who voted for them. This rush might stem from the widely held belief that the Prayut Chan-o-cha cabinet, with its slim majority, will not survive the political turbulence for long and a snap election might be around the corner.
Interior will still call all the shots after local polls
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 13/07/2019
» Thailand is gearing up for another power game involving local politics. With six laws on the election of local administrations being published in the Royal Gazette, local elections are now on the horizon.
A dream of no bad apples in parliament
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 27/06/2019
» I have a dream about the new parliament. I dream that it will be served by 500 decent and reliable MPs and 250 senators whom people can pin their hopes on and who will not repeat the mistakes and abuses of the past.
The road ahead will be a rough one for Prayut
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/05/2019
» The road ahead will no longer be easy for a new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Humanity wins day after tsunami ruin
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/11/2018
» The catastrophic Dec 26 tsunami 14 years was a turning point in the lives of many, including Maitree Jongkraijug, who has been on a journey of self-discovery ever since.
Regime cultivating 'allies' in Northeast
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 08/05/2018
» The regime is out to court politicians in the Northeast during a two-day cabinet trip as it has made big promises to inject massive development funds into the region, political sources note.
CSR Thailand: 'Fishing' lessons to enrich the poor
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/05/2018
» Mechai Viravaidya, dubbed "Mr Condom" for driving a successful campaign to help reduce the country's birthrate since the early 1970s, is pushing an equally important grassroots agenda, but this time it is to alleviate poverty by promoting increased self-reliance and avoiding handouts.