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A bitter pill to swallow
Spectrum, Published on 07/05/2017
» In December last year, rocker Artiwara Kongmalai completed a 400-kilometre charity marathon to raise funds for Bang Saphan Hospital in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Better known as Toon Bodyslam, the lead singer of rock band Bodyslam ran from Bangkok to Bang Saphan in 10 days during which he hoped to raise 63 million baht. The donations are still coming in.
How the road paves the way for raging tempers to flare up
Spectrum, Published on 19/02/2017
» The Oscar contender La La Land opens with a shot of a crowded Los Angeles highway when the lives of Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a struggling jazz pianist, collide for the first time over a fit of road rage. Consumed by thoughts of an upcoming audition, Mia, at the driver's wheel, fails to notice the surrounding traffic surging ahead of her. Sebastian, stuck behind her car, begins honking his horn in building frustration. The movie starts with an angsty encounter but ends in an adorable song and dance.
Stellar attraction
B Magazine, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 29/01/2017
» 'Christie" shows the vanilla twilight. Reddish-orange light illuminates the horizon. A couple of stars emerge in the purple sky. They blink, waiting for others to shine. "These are the stars that we'll see tonight," says Parin Tanawong, who is supervising Christie's display.
Miscarriage of justice
Spectrum, Published on 22/01/2017
» Life is not the same for Patsakorn Singki. Even though the 30-year-old was released from prison more than one year ago, the Sing Buri native no longer enjoys visiting temple fairs like he used to do before his spell in prison.
Activists halt Pattaya condo but fight goes on
Spectrum, Published on 01/01/2017
» In August 2014, local activists launched a protest against the Waterfront Condominium project near Bali Hai Pier, which they argued would destroy the panoramic view from Pattaya's most popular landmark on Pratamnak Hill.
Our top 10 stories in a year that will be hard to forget
Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016
» Over the past year 'Spectrum' has reported a wide range of issues to give readers valuable insights. Our reporter ambushed the monk who helped Leicester City to their shock English Premier League title to get an exclusive. Another reporter blended in with Chinese yuppies in the new business district of Bangkok to find out why they decided to migrate to Thailand. Two reporters did a series of stories on the Tiger Temple by hanging out with the veterinarian, monks and national park officers to listen to all sides. We were determined to find the truth. Last month we also went up to Chiang Mai to talk to Hmong girls wrongly accused of stealing a British tourist's watch. Here are the top 10 stories in another exciting year of reporting.
Meth in the madness
Spectrum, Published on 11/09/2016
» Thirteen years ago Saksiri Vanichanon was one of tens of thousands of addicts caught up in Thaksin Shinawatra's "war on drugs".
Guilty only of caring
Spectrum, Published on 21/08/2016
» They are the real victims of terrorism and random acts of violence who largely remain faceless and nameless in death.
How tactical failure foiled a surgical strike
Spectrum, Published on 20/03/2016
» At 4.30pm last Sunday, Muhamanawaree Hajidoloh was at his home in Tambon Bukit when the afternoon silence was broken by the sound of a gun battle.