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Law wades into choppy waters
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/10/2017
» The proposal of a fee for the use of water from rivers, lakes and other natural water resources for the agricultural sector is unlikely to be implemented easily as it is an alien concept to Thai culture. The lives of Thai farmers are inextricably connected with rivers and they see no justification for why they should have to pay for something that is a natural part of their life and an essential part of their culture.
Men and their mistresses
Spectrum, Published on 24/09/2017
» After Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's suggestion of gik laws banning infidelity made headlines, he claimed he had been joking because "housewives in the audience looked sleepy so I was threatening their husbands".
Remapping eats on the streets
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/09/2017
» If you are a working-class employee in Thong Lor -- a street filled with chic bars, expensive restaurants and high-society teenagers speeding by in foreign luxury cars -- then available street food is one of few options that aligns with your daily dining budget.
Snapping at the heels of social justice
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/08/2017
» City Hall is ushering in a culture of whistle-blowing by offering cash incentives for informing on those who violate public spaces -- for example, motorcyclists who tear along pavements -- but fears are mounting it may promote vigilantism and could spark violent confrontations.
Parsing e-commerce tax options
Business, Published on 19/06/2017
» E-commerce, the online trading phenomenon breaching global boundaries, has enabled companies and even individual vendors to increasingly engage in transactions with customers without any of the contacts traditionally associated with sales of goods and services.
A bitter pill to swallow
Spectrum, Published on 07/05/2017
» In December last year, rocker Artiwara Kongmalai completed a 400-kilometre charity marathon to raise funds for Bang Saphan Hospital in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Better known as Toon Bodyslam, the lead singer of rock band Bodyslam ran from Bangkok to Bang Saphan in 10 days during which he hoped to raise 63 million baht. The donations are still coming in.
The Dawei development dream left high and dry
Spectrum, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/03/2017
» Over a decade ago, the Myaung Pyo creek in Myanmar's Tanintharyi region was clean and crystal clear -- a steady, trickling life source. The creek, running alongside a stretch of lush farmland, was relied on by villagers for various daily tasks such as watering crops.
Life after death in Vang Vieng
Bob James, Published on 12/02/2017
» The roof rack on the <i>songthaew</i> was built for backpacks, but on this trip into town there was only one. The pink metallic roller bags and airline carry-on had to ride with the passengers. There's simply no way to tie them down.
Study: Pubs and bars 'targeted students'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2016
» Many shops selling alcoholic drinks sprang up near educational institutions between 2009 and 2014, triggering regulations banning them from being located too close to universities.
Back to black
Life, Published on 21/10/2016
» Black clothes are the story of the week -- the colour is now an essential. Demand has shot up, sometimes along with prices, while the frustration and debate over wearing a black or non-black wardrobe continues.