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OPINION

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.

THAILAND

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.

THAILAND

Persistence pays off

Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/10/2025

» For Chartchai Luangcharoen, failure was never the end but the beginning. Once a struggling farmer in Ban Jamrung of Rayong province, he faced poor harvests, market rejections and scepticism from neighbours.

THAILAND

'Merman' courts controversy by refusing to kowtow

News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/04/2025

» Siranudh "Psi" Scott has entered the media spotlight after clashing with the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) and being dismissed from his role advising the department's director-general amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

THAILAND

5m seniors must work to live

News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/04/2024

» More than 5 million senior citizens still need to work to earn a living and most of them do not have formal education, says the National Statistical Office (NSO).

THAILAND

Dengue vaccine pioneer in search of salvation

News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 30/05/2022

» It is a combination of boundless scientific curiosity and an unflagging desire to save lives that has kept Prof Emeritus Dr Sutee Yoksan, 72, working on research and development of vaccines against mosquito-borne diseases for more than 40 years.

LIFE

Ganja -- a future cash crop?

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/03/2021

» After retiring as a school teacher two years ago, Wilai Kampilool, now 62, spends his time farming. His house is located in Ban Sok Nak, in tambon Hin Lek Fai in Buri Ram's Khu Muang district. The village has recently become a destination for those who want to learn about or see ganja (marijuana) plants.

LIFE

Travel desires changing in 2021

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/01/2021

» Spending more quality time with loved ones is the top thing people look forward to this year, according to the "What Matters 2021" survey of Agoda.

LIFE

Versatile tamarind

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/11/2020

» When the hard shell of a tamarind pod is peeled off, it reveals a reddish-brown coloured pulp. While the sweet and mildly tangy pulp is a refreshing snack and can be used for cooking, juice or even candy, the seeds -- which are the by-products -- were always regarded as waste.

LIFE

The cure for (some of) what ails you

Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/05/2020

» The herbal tea is dark green. The smell is not that appealing. Only a small sip can leave a long-lasting bitterness in your mouth. Fah talai jone, or green chireta, is known for its extreme bitterness. The King of Bitters has been used for the treatment of some sickness like the flu and sore throat for centuries in Asian countries such as Thailand, China and India.