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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.
Blessings and prosperity
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/02/2021
» Red paper lanterns are hung in rows inside the compound of the Tai Hong Kong shrine on Phlab Phla Chai Road in Chinatown. The smell of incense sticks infuses in the air.
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.
Wildlife comes to your couch
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/05/2020
» Our world has become more connected than ever during the Covid-19 outbreak. Although the government has eased some measures of the lockdown policy and allowed some places to reopen, not all of them have. Some attractions remain closed, including national parks, zoos and aquariums.
Snow business in Korea
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/01/2020
» Darkness swiftly enveloped the orange sky after dusk. Yellow lights came on up and down the mountainside, illuminating the ski slopes. The temperature, which had been 2C in the afternoon, dropped to a bone-chilling -8C at night. The freezing weather discouraged me from leaving my warm room, but there were plenty of hardy souls out enjoying some late-night skiing.
'Look! Do you see the giraffes?'
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/04/2019
» The downtown the Kenyan capital of Nairobi is fully dotted with high-rise buildings like other metropolises. Cars move slowly during rush hour traffic. Like Bangkok where hawkers roam the streets when the traffic light turns red, some vendors in Nairobi held bags of snacks or even fresh bananas to sell to commuters.
Chinese get e-visa
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2019
» The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will introduce its first e-visa application service in Beijing, making China the first country where the service will be available starting on Feb 15.
Reaching heaven
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/12/2018
» The peak of Phu Chi Dao Mountain in Chiang Rai's Wiang Kaen district was shrouded in mist. A cool breeze was blowing in from the mountain range in front of me. I zipped up my jacket to the neck and put on the hood while I patiently waited for the sunrise.