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Media turn murder into one big circus
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 06/06/2017
» There is extreme hatred and unchecked condemnation, horror and loathing. Emotions definitely run high as the karaoke girl murder case keeps unfolding while questions about the standard of the police's work, their treatment of murder suspects and the country's criminal justice process in general explode.
Military govt purpose only serving itself
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/05/2017
» Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg talked about creating a "sense of purpose" for everyone as a mission for people of his generation.
Comical drive to rein in FB turns sinister
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 23/05/2017
» Having failed to force Facebook to shut down more than 100 lese majeste pages, Thai authorities are going after small-fish users and viewers in the country in what appears to be another comical campaign of intimidation.
Government puts a radical spin on reality
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/05/2017
» Government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd has declared a rather dubious success in the military regime's latest attempt to register low-income earners for targeted assistance. The number of "poor" people who have registered this year has soared to almost 14 million, about six million more than those who signed up last year.
Tradition vs progress fight is hotting up
News, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 09/05/2017
» In Thailand, the tussle between a state-imposed return to authoritarian conservatism and efforts, no matter how feeble, to embrace progressiveness, have manifested in a new fault line that could trigger yet another round of turmoil.
No way to achieve merit
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 14/03/2017
» The story of a green sea turtle, which has become a "piggy bank" after swallowing 5kg of good-luck coins has grabbed worldwide media attention but veterinarians involved with the case wish it was the last one.
The salvation of her daily bread
Muse, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/03/2017
» The tagline for her bakery reads: All sorrows are less with bread. To some people, it may be just a catchy slogan. To baker Angsumarin Lauruengtana, however, it's a lifeline.
The run of her life
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 08/03/2017
» When Phitchanan Mahachot ran her first full marathon two years ago, she was a rookie not even aware of the energy gel many long-distance athletes consume.
Granola love
Muse, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 11/02/2017
» Chanisara Thothong cannot force herself to watch video testimonies in which people praise Diamond Grains, the no-dairy, no-wheat granola brand she founded with boyfriend Wuthikarn Wongdeeprasith three years ago.
Ceremonial splendour
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2017
» Tongthong Chandransu is the name that comes to the mind of most people when they think about royal ceremonies. His narration of these events, a familiar element during their broadcast, is always filled with insightful facts and wondrous anecdotes about Thai history and centuries-old culture.