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Harnessing the power of data
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/10/2022
» When teacher Chiratip Kaewphaisan heard about the imminent visit by a team collecting data in the northeastern province of Nakhon Phanom for a national survey on children and women, she had just one question: "Will [relevant government agencies] send an expert or a tutor to offer a special class for the students?"
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Caring for the young and homeless during Covid-19
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/07/2021
» 'I'm afraid I'll get infected living on the streets," said Vee (not her real name), cautiously removing her face mask to eat lunch at the Hub Saidek, a refuge for Bangkok's vulnerable children.
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Vulnerable and struggling
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/05/2020
» Suthat Namgasa is relieved to discover he still has one packet of instant noodles in his relief bag. He will eat tonight, but he has no idea how he will find the money to pay the next instalment on his taxi.
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A helping hand
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/11/2019
» A month after being hit hard by torrential rains, Ubon Ratchathani is returning to normality. The temporary shelters put up to house the victims are now being closed. But this isn't good news for everyone. The shelter that Namkang Sisat and her extended family are being housed in is set to close in the coming days. But they aren't ready to leave.
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An emphasis on excellence
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/01/2019
» Pairin Mongnan lost part of his eyesight when he was 13 years old. Back then he could still manage to take care of himself and do some house chores. But after he lost his visibility completely seven years ago, he became more dependent on his mother and sister.
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The year of biking cautiously
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/12/2016
» Although 2016 wasn't a golden year for cycling infrastructure improvement in Bangkok, a surprisingly silent upgraded bike lane along Praditmanutham Road has made city cyclists feel they aren't left in the cold.
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The secret garden
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 24/09/2014
» It was time to go home after a long day’s work. But Worakamol Hin-on had a last mission to complete before catching the shuttle bus — to grab some basil leaves in the factory’s garden for her dinner.
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Thai bus safety and infrastructure the incompatible match
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/04/2014
» Apart from the high death tolls, the above statistics have something else in common: all of the accidents took place in Thailand’s hilly areas and involved double-decker buses.
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Fair trading
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/04/2014
» Does running a business always mean turning a profit and financial maximisation? Usually yes, but not always. What about the rice business with the current woes of the government and especially of Thai farmers — does it have to be driven by the logic of margins and profit? Yes, but not always. At least, Thamma Turakit — a project to sell naturally-grown (chemical-free) rice at an affordable price — isn’t maximising its balance sheet. The profit is measured by quality of life based on fairness and virtue.
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The downside of an energy boost
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/02/2014
» When you feel sleepy during the day, chances are you grab a cup of coffee, more often iced brew, to kill your drowsiness. But most of us don’t realise they gain more sugar and fat than caffeine from that cup.
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