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Furtive crossers
News, Published on 21/11/2021
» The easing of the Covid-19 pandemic has sent demand for migrant workers resurging and "MoU-centric" labour imports are back on the table.
Younger children struggle with distance learning
News, Published on 10/01/2021
» Like many Thai students, Tanwa Ngernpot, a six-year-old student in Nonthaburi province, can't return to school after the New Year holiday.
Pieces of silver
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 11/12/2018
» One of Bangkok's grandest villas, once the private residence of princes, will be open to the public on Dec 15 and 16 for the "Unique Silver And Nielloware Exhibition At Chakrabongse House". As the name suggests, the exhibition features a stunning collection of silver and nielloware, as part of the release of a new book celebrating Thailand's rich heritage in these crafts. This is also a rare opportunity to visit the magnificent riverside villa of Chakrabongse House, opposite Wat Pho.
Breach of trust
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/09/2016
» On a sunny September day a year ago, a group of whale spotters was floating on a boat 15km off the Bangkok shoreline.
When big profits come with a major catch
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/11/2015
» The sun was about to rise when Aussaree Meenwang, 45, and his wife threw the first drift net into the sea near Khao Yai island off the Satun coast.
Not all bad: Skippers speak out on life at sea
Spectrum, Published on 31/05/2015
» Accused of extreme violence against trafficking victims forced to work for little or no pay, the reputation of Thai fishing boat captains is lying in tatters after a series of reports revealed widespread human rights abuses in the industry.