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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.
Shoring up Asean unity
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2025
» As China's regional influence continues to expand, Japan faces the challenge of balancing strategic priorities within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean). Amid concerns over weakening regional unity and the United States' declining engagement, Tokyo seeks to strengthen partnerships with key nations while maintaining relations with all member states.
Life through the lens of a batik maker
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/01/2023
» Jantima Sukmetta, 52, gradually unfolds a batik fabric. It has distinguished colours of golden yellow and brown, the naturally dyed colours from turmeric and leaves of khonthi (beach vitex). The khonthi plant is easily found along beaches in tambon Na Thap of Chana district in the southern province of Songkhla, where her Me-D Na Thap Batik Group is located.
Tsunami memorial to open in December
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/06/2021
» Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Museum in Takua Pa, Phangnga province, will open to the public in December, according to the Minister of Culture Itthiphol Kunplome.
Banana republic
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/03/2020
» The road leading to Ban Neon Kum in Bang Krathum district in Phitsanulok is quiet. Along the road are farmlands consisting mostly of banana plantations. For more than a century, locals in Bang Krathum have grown the fruit for producing sun-dried bananas -- known as kluay tak in Thai. Kluay tak is a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bang Krathum. About 4,000 tonnes of kluay tak are produced yearly.
Convention centre opens
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/08/2019
» A new convention centre has been opened in the city of Udon Thani. Named Montatip Hall, the meeting and function facility is owned by Udon Plaza, the operator of UD Town shopping mall. It took about two years for the construction and about 800 million baht investment.
Free sightseeing bus
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/04/2019
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand has joined hands with Hua Hin/Cha-am Tourism Association and local partners in Hua Hin to introduce a free sightseeing bus.
Thoughts and prayers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/08/2018
» Phuket recently organised a two-day religious ceremony to mark the 49th day of the boat tragedy on July 5 when the Phoenix tour boat capsized, drowning 47 Chinese tourists.
Running for refugees
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/02/2018
» A charity run for refugees will be organised by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Google Thailand on Feb 18 in Bangkok.
For anime and manga lovers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/02/2018
» He wears a straw hat and an unbuttoned red shirt. His friendly face always has a broad smile. Since he was created in 1997, Monkey D Luffy, the main character of Japanese manga series One Piece has inspired people to travel for adventures.