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Damned if you do,damned if you don't
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 08/05/2016
» In the late 1980s, Chatichai Choonhavan's government promised an ambitious water diversion project to provide a constant supply of water to the dry Northeast.
Laying down the ‘dictator law’ for money
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/03/2016
» Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has an ambitious goal.
ThaiHealth appoints new manager
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 23/01/2016
» Former deputy manager of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) Supreeda Adulyanon was appointed its new manager on Friday at an executive meeting.
Drive for growth hits eco-obstacles
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2016
» Govt push for economic zones, mining runs into local opposition as forests, water sources and livelihoods come under threat.
Suspicion hangs over SEZ rush
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2016
» The second phase of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will start in Chiang Rai, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Phanom, Narathiwat and Nong Khai provinces this year.
Ghost town 'forgotten' in Chiang Khong border trade
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/01/2016
» CHIANG RAI - The freshly painted welcome signs at Chiang Khong market are conspicuous, greeting visitors as they cross the border from Laos. Few arrive however, and behind the signs they see only shuttered shops and scattered clothing sellers.
Bill legalising GMOs spurs agency fears
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/11/2015
» Concerns have been raised over the irreparable damage that genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, legalised by the cabinet-approved Biosafety Bill, could bring to local agriculture.
Protesters rap govt over port group
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 27/10/2015
» SATUN: Conflict over the controversial Pak Bara deep sea port intensified after protesters alleged authorities were behind a new pro-port group.
Protest against Pak Bara deep sea port in Satun
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/10/2015
» About 1,000 people travelled about 50 kilometres from Pak Bara bay to the Satun provincial hall on Monday to oppose the development of their picturesque coast as a new deep sea port.
Temple demolishes homes as locals protest
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/09/2015
» Authorities began to raze 54 houses in front of Wat Kalayanamit Wednesday despite opposition from tenants.