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Green fingers point to a healthier future for Chiang Rai's hill tribe kids
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/09/2019
» CHIANG RAI: Waking up early for school is difficult for most kids but not this 13-year-old ethnic Akha girl. Mallika Sae-lee, a 6th-grade student at Ban Ruam Jai School in tambon Pa Tung of Mae Chan district of Chiang Rai, arrives early every day to take care of a vegetable patch before her school's morning recitation of the national anthem.
Viral clicks that rocked the boat
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 29/12/2018
» In the year 2018, netizens widely used their Facebook pages and other social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest ranging from politics and crimes to social issues.
Top 5 social media stories of the year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017
» The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.
Phangnga gang rape case rattles nation
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 10/09/2017
» The general public was shocked to learn of a horrific crime this week -- the gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Phangnga's Takua Thung district last year. Their initial shock was perhaps only amplified when they found out that at least 40 men from the village of Ban Koh Raet in tambon Lo-yung were facing accusations of their involvement in several episodes of rape.
Brutal murder case is a lesson to us all
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 11/06/2017
» The recent arrest of the three female suspects in the murder and dismembering case of a 22- year-old karaoke bar girl Warisara Klinjui in Khon Kaen's Khao Suan Kwang district has unveiled a dark reality in Thai society, and at the same time it has taught members of the public many life lessons.
Court to rule on 'lost legs' girl appeal
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/09/2014
» Nitcharee "Nong Than" Peneakchanasak, who lost both legs in a train accident in Singapore more than three years ago and her father Kittanesh will on Wednesday appear before the Singapore High Court to hear its ruling in their appeal against its verdict.
Slain girl’s mother fights for justice
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 03/09/2014
» The mother of an 11-year-old girl whose dead body was found in a culvert in Trang on May 12 says she plans to ask the Office of the National Human Rights Commission and the Lawyers Council of Thailand to help follow up on the case.
Teen amputee denied damages for lost limbs
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 04/01/2014
» The father of Nitcharee "Nong Than" Peneakchanasak, who lost both legs in a train accident in Singapore almost three years ago, is "very disappointed" with the Singaporean High Court's ruling against his daughter and has vowed to fight on for justice.
Mini mentors
Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 09/09/2013
» Rawisara Parinyanusorn wears a striking yellow arm band as she walks around Bangkok's Chokchai School - but it is not a fashion accessory.
Chalerm blasted for parading teen
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 28/07/2013
» A non-government group has attacked Labour Minister Chalerm Yubamrung and drug officials for failing to observe the rights of a teenage actress who was photographed while allegedly smoking crystal methamphetamine.