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Regime cultivating 'allies' in Northeast
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 08/05/2018
» The regime is out to court politicians in the Northeast during a two-day cabinet trip as it has made big promises to inject massive development funds into the region, political sources note.
CSR Thailand: 'Fishing' lessons to enrich the poor
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/05/2018
» Mechai Viravaidya, dubbed "Mr Condom" for driving a successful campaign to help reduce the country's birthrate since the early 1970s, is pushing an equally important grassroots agenda, but this time it is to alleviate poverty by promoting increased self-reliance and avoiding handouts.
From mayhem reigning to Project Peace
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/03/2018
» The insurgent-led violence in the far South has entered its 14th year and even though there is no clear end in sight, locals should not put their lives on hold, according to Pongsak Yingchoncharoen, the mayor of Yala province.
Mainstream media need to get public on board
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 01/01/2018
» Trust and credibility are key factors to help mainstream media to survive amid the storm of disruptive technology, experts say.
Mourners plan trips to ceremony
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 23/10/2017
» With all roads leading to Sanam Luang this week when the royal cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej takes place, mourners who plan to observe the ceremony in person are aware of the logistical problems they may face and are making preparations as best as they can.
Officials 'abetted' Yingluck's flight to Cambodia
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 26/08/2017
» Some state officials were complicit in Yingluck Shinawatra's flight from justice this week and may have facilitated her escape to Cambodia, where she was assisted by people of influence en route to the Middle East, sources told the Bangkok Post on Friday.
Environmentalists blast Mekong River destruction
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/05/2017
» The sighting of Chinese surveyor boats in the Mekong River off Chiang Rai last month set off alarm bells for environmentalists, activists and local villagers who fear the beginning of the end of the ecological richness which is threatened by reef blasting.
Locals slam Mekong blasting plan
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/01/2017
» The government's aim to clear the Mekong River's rocky outcrops to ensure the smooth passage of large cargo boats has set off alarm bells for environmental activists and locals who fear the ecology in the area will be put at risk.
War of words erupts over new supreme patriarch pick
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/01/2016
» A war of words over who should become the new supreme patriarch is raging on social media pitting a supporter of key candidate Somdet Phra Maha Ratchamangalacharn against activist monk Phra Buddha Isara.
Selection of new Patriarch in a mess
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/01/2016
» The Buddhist clergy looks set to remain in limbo for the foreseeable future as controversy dogs several of the top contenders in line to become Thailand's most senior monk.