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Riding the green wave
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 27/06/2022
» Only two weeks after decriminalising cannabis, Thailand is experiencing a green rush. Since June 9, when the legalisation of marijuana for home and commercial use took effect, almost 1 million people registered to grow it with food and drug officials, while more than 40 million have checked out the registration platform. There's a growing public interest in the cash crop -- though some farmers remain doubtful -- and it is paving the way for "cannabis journalism".
Debate host a model in cool
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/03/2021
» With her intense gaze and a pen in her right hand, Jomquan Laopetch has become a household name as she moderates heated debates between those on different ends of the political spectrum. The termination of her contract with Thairath TV at the end of January made headlines and prompted widespread speculation about her next move. She is now host of new programme The Matter every Friday.
The Finn spearheading a charge to make Thailand's rubbish go round in circles
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 27/10/2019
» As Finland is the world's first country to launch a national roadmap for its transition to a circular economy by 2025, the northern European nation is encouraging Thailand to adopt the model where resources are continually reused for the sustainable future of our planet.
Fighting for hilltribes' rights
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/06/2019
» When the House convened early on the morning of May 25 to vote for the House Speaker, Nattaphon Suepsakwong was among 498 MPs who took the oath of office. However, he had made the longest journey to the parliament because he is a hilltribe man.
Thailand urged to boost cybersecurity
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/05/2019
» A local cybersecurity expert has urged Thailand to ramp up its data-protection efforts due to the growing risk of theft as hackers become ever more sophisticated.