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The golden land that lit the path to ancient empires
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/04/2017
» A first look around reveals a landscape that is dry and sparsely vegetated, with few houses around. There is little evidence that visibly betrays the fact that where we're standing is on the remains of an ancient trade and culture centre in the upper Gulf of Thailand.
The quiet Chinese revolution
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/09/2016
» 'Do you have a passport?" the patrol police bluntly ask a young Chinese man in his early twenties.
The power struggle at Salween River
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/11/2014
» The Salween River meanders through pristine mountain forests before reaching a camp for internally displaced people at Ei Htu Hta, near the Thai-Myanmar border. Temporary bamboo shelters dot the hills around the camp, with small solar panels attached to the thatched roofs providing power for a few hours a day.
EC plans talks with govt over poll strife
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 10/01/2014
» The Election Commission (EC) will discuss with the caretaker government next week possible violence that may occur if the Feb 2 general election is held in the current tense political climate, Election Commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn said yesterday.
Charupong eyes major gains at party's campaign launch
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 05/01/2014
» The Pheu Thai Party says it will take its election campaign to all 77 provinces despite the ongoing political unrest.
Feb 2 poll still on, says EC
Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 03/01/2014
» The Feb 2 general election will go ahead even if there are no candidates in eight provinces, the Election Commission insists.