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Women subjected to rape, abuse
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/02/2017
» An alarming number of Thai women and their friends have experienced abuse, betrayal and even rape, according to a survey by the Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation (WMP).
Additives common in Chinese pastries
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/01/2017
» A recent Foundation for Consumers study has found that only one out of 13 Chinese pastry or khanom pia samples tested contained no food preservatives.
Activist urges govt to help end attacks on Rohingya
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 17/12/2016
» A human rights activist has called on the Thai government to pressure Myanmar to put an end to violence against people in Myanmar, saying this would help solve Rohingya refugee problems in Thailand.
New Din Daeng flats on the way
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/12/2016
» A foundation stone will be laid to formally begin construction of the new Din Daeng flats on Dec 19, edging tenants of the old Din Daeng flats closer to their dreams of living in more secure and livable homes.
7 of 10 Thai men say they are womanisers
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 22/11/2016
» More than 70% of Thai men have multiple secret sexual relationships with women while almost half of them commit violence against their spouses, a survey has found.
Risky behaviour seen in 10-20% of young Thais
Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/11/2016
» Between 10% and 20% of young Thais aged 15-25 years engage in risky behaviour such as drinking, smoking, unsafe sex and gambling, a university research study has found.
Child pics on social media 'carry prosecution risk'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 18/11/2016
» Children's advocacy groups have warned those who disseminate photos and video clips of children on social media risk legal action for violating their basic rights.
Activists urge end to sterilisation advice
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 03/11/2016
» Rights activists are calling on doctors to stop advising families to allow sterilisation of their disabled female family members, saying it goes against basic human rights.
Stranded Thai fishermen fear return
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 25/10/2016
» More than 20 Thai crew members of undocumented fishing trawlers abandoned in Indonesia are reluctant to return home, fearing the cost of travelling will make them indebted again, according to the Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN).
Grief-stricken Thais 'need help'
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 20/10/2016
» The saddest moments that hit all Thais immediately after the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej last week may have passed but some people may need help coping with prolonged sorrow, health experts say.