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Peepo's story exposes lack of child support
Oped, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/03/2026
» The story of a 13-year-old boy in Nakhon Si Thammarat who lived on the streets, was hit by a car, and later rebuilt his life has gone viral. Yet the life of Peepo -- as the boy is called by the media -- offers not just inspiration. His story exposes years of parental neglect and a lack of state mechanisms to help abandoned children.
'Road tragedy' was designed to deceive
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/03/2025
» Wichian Jityen, 32, died tragically on a road in Sakon Nakhon, in what many believed at first was a road accident. However, further probing revealed he was actually the victim of premeditated murder, news which has shocked the local community.
Filmmaker's dream
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/05/2021
» The Serpent, an eight-episode crime drama series screening on Netflix since April, left the audience including me wondering where the film was shot.
Driving towards disaster
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/03/2021
» Starting April 1, the maximum speed limit on highways will change from 90km per hour to 120km per hour. The new policy by Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob is not only sending a confusing signal to drivers but is also raising the need for an urgent debate about road safety.
Unesco to get Si Thep report
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/01/2021
» The government will present a nomination file for Si Thep Historical Park to the World Heritage Centre within next month.
Nakhon Phanom: More than meets the eye
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/01/2021
» The public space along the Mekong in the town of Nakhon Phanom was quite bright. It was illuminated by the yellow light of street lamps and colourful decorative lights to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. The ambience highly contrasted with the other side of the river, a quiet scene of the reserved forest of the Phou Hin Poun National Protected Area in Khammouane Province in Laos.
Acts of goodwill
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/11/2020
» In our daily lives, we may come across situations where we need to decide whether to do something or just forget about it. However, if we follow our hunch, our small action might just lead to a big impact on someone or our society.
New speedboat service
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/09/2020
» A speedboat service between Koh Samui in Surat Thani and Si Chon district in Nakhon Si Thammarat has been launched.
You make your own luck in this life
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/09/2020
» Tham Nakha (Naga Cave), which was unveiled as a new attraction in Phu Langka National Park in Bung Kan province two months ago, was closed indefinitely last week by an order of the Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa.
The Banker spotlights American inequality
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/04/2020
» Race and inequality. The division between blacks and whites is one of the social issues that have been highlighted by the film industry for so long. The Banker -- the first feature film from Apple TV+ starring Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson -- also captures the topic. It focuses especially on discrimination in financial service.