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Our schools must do more to protect kids
Oped, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/04/2026
» Recent disturbing cases of child sexual abuse again show how our education system has failed to keep children safe at school. The new education minister must prioritise school safety and enforce safeguards to protect the next generation.
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.
Court takes aim at proxies
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/11/2025
» The Supreme Court has overturned previous rulings, reinstating the 17.6‑billion‑baht tax assessment against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, ending eight years of legal proceedings.
From mansions to mangrove forests
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021
» Like many others, I am not in the mood to travel during the partial lockdown but that will not stop me from exploring. From my computer screen, I can explore various sites in Bangkok and also other parts of the country. This will at least give me an idea of places to add to my itinerary in the future.
East-South ferry launch
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 27/05/2021
» The first trial of a long-journey ferry from the East to the South has recently been launched.
Travellers seek more flexibility in 2021
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/12/2020
» One in two travellers feels optimistic about taking a trip in the next 12 months, according to the Traveller Sentiment & Influences 2020-2021 report by the US-based Expedia Group.
A walking tour of Tanao Road
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/09/2020
» Stacks of marigold garlands are placed neatly on tables.
Street art scenes
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/03/2020
» Samut Songkhram has launched Street Art in Muang district to promote tourism.
Muay Thai ceremony cancelled
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/03/2020
» The 16th World Wai Khru Muay Thai ceremony will be cancelled this year due to concerns with the coronavirus outbreak, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
SEA tourism takes hit
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/03/2020
» Southeast Asian tourism is likely to be the worst-hit due to the Covid-19 epidemic.