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The South's best-kept secrets
B Magazine, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 27/08/2017
» No one can deny that Thailand has much to offer as a tourist destination. With its diverse culture, natural wonders and ethnic groups, it is regularly named one of the world's top must-see places on annual travel destination rankings.
Trading up from terror
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 06/08/2017
» With the ongoing deep South insurgency in Thailand, it's hard to imagine how the provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat can start tackling issues like development when the threat of violence still lingers. The sounds of bombs and gunshots are a regular part of people's lives.
Heartbroken dad wants justice
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 09/07/2017
» An ideal family for many people should consist of a father, mother and children who spend time together, love each other and protect one another. Sometimes the family means a single parent taking care of their own children. But for Lisa*, eight, and her brother, Tony*, five, the word "family" does not mean a safe and healthy environment.
'Economic interests' named as potential motive behind Big C blast in Pattani
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 28/05/2017
» A Thai army commander based in the deep South believes that the perpetrators behind the Big C bombing in Pattani were more motivated by economic interests than the separatist movement's desire to assert regional autonomy.
Work-hungry robots are chasing your job
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 16/04/2017
» 'The future of work must be inspired by considerations of humanity, social justice and peace. If it is not, we are going to a dark place, we are going to a dangerous place." So said International Labour Organization (ILO) director-general Guy Ryder after a two-day symposium in Switzerland last week.
A fresh spin on an old form
B Magazine, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 02/04/2017
» Operating a turntable takes patience and precision. There are several things to consider when handling the decks -- for starters, there is the placing of the needle, or stylus, on the right spot on the record. Then, there is making sure that the surface doesn't get scratched. Regular cleaning is also required to bring out the most optimal sound.
The Businessman
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 23/10/2016
» In the mountainous Doi Chang village of Chiang Rai, a vast plot of coffee crops was set on fire by its people. The villagers had returned from a 14-hour trek on foot to the bottom of the mountain shortly before. They had hoped to sell their coffee, a new crop that had been introduced by a development initiative by His Majesty the King.
The sex workers embraced by the wrong arms of the law
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 24/07/2016
» Strolling around downtown Udon Thani, visitors quickly gain the impression it is not much different from other major cities in Thailand. The locals are genuinely friendly and the streetscape consists of the usual food stalls, mega shopping malls and night market, adding a big-city vibe to the culturally rich northeastern hub.
Out in the South
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 19/06/2016
» Mo was born and raised in an isolated Muslim village not far from Pattani city in the South.
Small distributors screened out of exclusive reel estate
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 05/06/2016
» Film distributor Thida Plitpholkarnpim knows better than most the struggle to get independent films and documentaries into major cinema chains.