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Shinawatras leave a tainted legacy
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/09/2017
» When former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra failed to show up at the Supreme Court just before the verdict of her trial for alleged malfeasance on Aug 25, it portended an uncertain fate for her Pheu Thai Party.
Locals tested for toxic metals
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/08/2014
» Volunteer doctors, health activists and environmentalists yesterday travelled to Phichit to gather first-hand information about health problems of villagers living near gold mines in tambon Khao Jed Luk in Thap Khlo district.
Court takes Xayaburi dam case
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/06/2014
» The Supreme Administrative Court (SAC) has accepted a case against Thai government agencies that purchased power from the Xayaburi dam in Laos.
Assault case puts spotlight on PDRC
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 06/03/2014
» The recent assault case where a man was allegedly beaten and thrown into the Bang Pakong River has brought the actions of People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) guards under fire.
Rescue workers live on edge
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/02/2014
» The prolonged and increasingly violent political conflict is putting pressure on rescue workers, who have to be on hand in dangerous situations to save the lives of people from all sides.
Taking it to the streets
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 16/11/2013
» Political and civil dissent in Bangkok in past decades have been mainly limited to areas around Sanam Luang, Thammasat University and Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Stateless people still missing out on rights to health benefits
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/10/2013
» Three-year-old Passakorn was born with congenital clubfeet. Thanks to a cabinet resolution in 2010, he is now undergoing physical therapy following surgery to treat his deformity, despite being classified as an undocumented person.
City singles in no hurry to tie knot
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/09/2013
» Twice a month, Varaporn meets her 29-year-old niece at a coffee shop in Bangkok to share their life stories.
Alarm bells sound over oil spill dispersant use
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 31/07/2013
» Experts are worried the chemical dispersants being used in the oil spill clean-up operation in Rayong province could cause environmental damage.
Record dengue epidemic looms
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 28/07/2013
» Thailand could face one of the largest dengue fever epidemics yet with the Public Health Ministry anticipating that over 120,000 people could contract the virus this year.