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Doing right by the children
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/10/2018
» Henrietta H. Fore couldn't be happier with the way Thailand has made progress in promoting and protecting children's rights in the past 70 years of its presence -- by that name -- in the Kingdom. The Unicef executive director was recently in Thailand, and the success stories of the country through years of governmental policies and support from other agencies couldn't fail to put a smile on her face: the country has almost a 100% rate of birth and healthcare registration, access to clean drinking water, sanitation and primary-school attendance.
For the love of children
Life, Published on 03/05/2019
» Partnering with Unicef, Sansiri led by chief creative officer Ou Baholyodhin hosted the "Art Of Joy" event at Siri House.
Save children from toy pods
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/04/2024
» The news about "toy pods" -- a new type of e-cigarette that is proving popular among young students -- might be quite shocking for parents. The lukewarm reaction from the government is more shocking still.
Protecting children on social media
News, Chattrika Napatanapong & Atcharaporn Ariyasunthorn, Published on 09/11/2022
» Is it wrong to post video clips or photos of children on social media? Maybe this is the wrong question. Instead, we should ask whether those posts are legal or not.
China approves Sinovac for children
Bloomberg and Reuters, Published on 05/06/2021
» BEIJING: China has authorised the emergency use of Sinovac Biotech coronavirus vaccine for children, becoming the first major country to grant approval for those as young as three years old.
Migrant children facing added risk
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 24/08/2021
» Over 300,000 migrant workers' children in Thailand are in dire need of education and health care, children rights activist said, urging the government to take a more active part in protecting their basic rights and wellbeing.
Children bearing brunt of coup
Oped, Amihan Abueva, Published on 09/09/2021
» More than six months after the coup in Myanmar, children are still suffering through a horrific situation they have done nothing to bring about. The junta and its proxies have killed scores of boys and girls, arbitrarily detained hundreds, and driven the country to the brink of humanitarian catastrophe. Now, the military's deadly mismanagement of Covid-19 is causing untold destruction and leaving children orphaned.
Theatre festival focuses on children
Life, Published on 01/11/2021
» Fun times are in order for children and families during the next Bangkok International Children's Theatre Festival, which will take place from Friday Nov 5 to Nov 14.
Hope fades for migrant children
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/12/2021
» Once a happy-go-lucky fifth-grader who studied at a migrant learning centre in Mae Sot, Min* opts to sniff glue in his free time. By doing so, he wishes to momentarily forget the enormous responsibility of bringing food to the table by working long shifts at a local slaughterhouse after his parents were laid off due to the impact of Covid-19.
Anantara brightens underprivileged children lives
Holiday Time, Published on 16/12/2021
» Mom Luang Sarali Kitiyakara represented Her Royal Highness Princess Soamsawali Krom Muen Suddhanarinatha to turn on the lights of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel’s spectacular Christmas tree on Ratchadamri Road on Wednesday, 1 December 2021. The annual custom to start the holiday season in Bangkok — now in its 14th year — started a monthlong series of events and exhibitions to raise much needed funds to help improve the lives of less fortunate and underprivileged children in Thailand.