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Politics is sport for Newin
News, Published on 08/09/2018
» Newin Chidchob, a veteran politician who has turned his focus to football and motorsport in the northeastern province of Buri Ram, has made headlines again as the regime is expected to ease its ban on political activities some time this month.
Where hope has vanished
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 21/08/2016
» It was the spot where the villagers had found the chequered loincloth of missing land rights activist Den Khamlae a week earlier. Banjong Sanitnit, Den's brother-in-law, stopped at a nearby tree. He lit six incense sticks and poured rice whisky into a clear plastic cup so that it was a quarter full. And then he prayed.
Regime fails to hit unity goal
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 16/05/2016
» Having set itself a goal to restore national unity since seizing power almost two years ago, the military regime appears to have fallen short and its persistent use of "special powers" will only perpetuate political conflicts, critics say.
Seeds of hope in forest fight
Spectrum, Piyaporn Wongruang, Published on 14/07/2013
» Thap Lan National Park chief Taywin Meesap guides a team of rangers to a plot showing some signs of progress in the battle to win back land lost to forest encroachment.
Charging villagers 32 million for forest damage?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2012
» Villagers fight back after govt orders them to pay 32 million for forest damage & global warming. Hurry up with land deeds promised, say villagers.
Mudslides in Uttaradit updated
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/09/2011
» We continue our coverage of the devastating flash floods and mudslides that hit rural communities in Uttaradit province last Friday.
Government returns to rice trade
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/07/2011
» Will active government buying, storing, selling rice, using it as collateral for state bank loans, avoid the corruption of the past?
"Cool" welcome
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/06/2011
» Caretaker PM Abhisit Vejjiva's campaign trip in the North generally went smoothly except for one bag of ice.
Local ceasefire
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/05/2011
» Cambodian and Thai troops in one border area agreed to stop fighting, a move officials hope will be repeated elsewhere.
Murder and business in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/02/2011
» Murdered environmental activists are all too common and few authorities seem concerned.