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Thai farmers feeling the heat of climate debate
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/12/2018
» Ampai Meelap, 43, a durian farmer on the frontlines of climate change witnesses the threats of unpredictable weather every year.
Mind the generation gap
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 17/07/2016
» They wear deep red lipstick modelled after their idol, Taylor Swift. They worship the Apple and Visa brands, and enjoy music ranging from One Direction, DJ Calvin Harris and The 1975, as well as lesser-known performers with niche followings.
Tumult in the sea heralds bad times
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 07/12/2015
» It was supposed to be a sunny day in the summer of 2013, but Sompong Pannoi recalled a storm abruptly hit the coast of Prachuab Khiri Khan's Khan Kradai Bay and damaged over 30 boats.
Mahidol uni says mine test results incomplete
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 04/02/2015
» Mahidol University's Faculty of Environment and Resource Studies has defended its study on the impact of a gold mine in Phichit, saying the results disclosed by the mining operator are not yet complete.
Activists urge concession rethink
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/01/2015
» Leading energy activists want the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the bidding process for the 20th round of petroleum concessions for oil and gas exploration in 2007.
NHRC wants Petroleum Act revoked
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/09/2014
» The Petroleum Act 1971 should be revoked as it violates human rights, a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seminar has heard.
Activists issue alert on 'toxic' gold mine
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 11/09/2014
» Environmental activists say they have discovered harmful levels of heavy metals near a gold and copper mine in Loei's Wang Sapung district, but the mine operator insists this is a natural occurrence and mining is not the cause.
Baraku operators complain their livelihoods are up in smoke
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/09/2014
» Baraku or shisha service operators at pubs and restaurants along Bangkok's busy tourist streets are outraged over the National Council for Peace and Order order to ban the import of the Middle-Eastern style hookah pipe, a device used to smoke baraku, a tobacco-type product.
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.
Six hurt as tear gas, water cannon target Capo protest
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/05/2014
» Six anti-government protesters required hospital treatment for tear gas exposure on Friday after police attempted to disperse demonstrators led by Luang Pu Buddha Isara from outside the Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (Capo) headquarters on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road.