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Does govt fear 'fake news', or the truth?
Oped, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 12/06/2021
» Fake news is the virus of the internet. It grabs your attention and you tend to share it among your circle of friends, and some of your friends will do the same. Before long, it goes viral.
Mekong 'cash machine' needs an overhaul
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 30/11/2019
» Just over a week ago, many people in Thailand, particularly those in highrises, were thrown into panic when their buildings were swaying. They didn't know at the time that a strong earthquake had just hit inside Lao borders near Nan's district of Chaloem Phrakiat.
Lethargic response to unpredictable weather
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 04/08/2018
» This year's season of deluges, mudslides and other weather-related disasters arrived innocently enough with 12 boys and their assistant football coach taking what they thought was to be a relaxing stroll in a cave after training.
With river sacrifice, regime yields to Beijing
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 19/05/2017
» The only thing that stands between China and its ambition to co-opt the Mekong as its own is opposition by Thai grassroots activists.
A fresh chance to boost renewable energy
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 24/02/2017
» Cheers went up at the protest site when it was announced that Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha had promised to "set zero" the coal-fired power plant project in Krabi.
Haze crisis is work of maize producers, not hill tribes
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 10/04/2015
» The haze that covers much of the northern region and poses health hazards to residents is a relatively new phenomenon. Less than a decade ago, forest fires were a concern, but never the kind of threat they are now.
Thai tolerance abounds, as long as it's fashionable
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 27/03/2015
» Thai people are generally tolerant towards people different from them — except when they are different from them.
Rural villagers carry on their fight alone
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 25/04/2014
» While all eyes are focused on the political situation that is heating up in Bangkok, out in the countryside influential local men are having a field day doing what they do best, knowing it will draw little public attention.
Mining giant fails to cow angry villagers
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 14/03/2014
» Mention Loei and what comes to mind? Probably Phu Kradung National Park and the tourist district of Chiang Khan.
Illusory riches await Laos dam
News, Wasant Techawongtham, Published on 07/12/2012
» Among Thailand's neighbours, Laos is the country with which Thai people feel the strongest affinity. Not only do we share a common border, but we also share a common language and culture.