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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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City slum clusters demand special care
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 06/05/2021
» Just when we were made to believe that the Thong Lor cluster had subsided, the Klong Toey cluster emerged.
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The need to acknowledge the modern family
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/08/2020
» What usually comes to mind when you think of family? A social unit comprised of father, mother and child -- or children -- perhaps?
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'Pantries of sharing' mustn't let dark side win
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/05/2020
» The "pantries of sharing" project -- a small charity scheme involving those who have more leaving behind food and other necessities for anyone who may need an item or two -- has become the talk of the town. Yet, a dark side has emerged with some people being too greedy, emptying all the shelves in one fell swoop.
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Thai society's gender clichés need overhaul
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/09/2019
» At a glance, the sight of a poster featuring Social Development and Human Security (SDHS) Minister Juti Krairiksh beaming, surrounded by a crowd of women, should make us women feel good. The poster should tell us that a top male policymaker cares about the opposite sex.
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A fundamental injustice
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/04/2014
» Like so many viewers, a fictional video clip that features a handicapped old man who is made a scapegoat by police makes me want to cry. Yet I am not sure if I should cry for the old man or for the country.
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Classroom politics
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/01/2014
» 'We used to run the country. And we could manage the economic crisis. We are experienced enough to manage the country again. Please vote for us."
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Enchanting asia
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/11/2013
» Everyone seems to be excited about the Asean Economic Community (AEC), and so are several publishers. In response to people's increasing interest, Asia Books has launched a series focusing on Southeast Asian countries and destinations as well as Hong Kong.
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Going nowhere fast
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 30/10/2013
» Finally, the Royal Thai Police are getting serious about Bangkok traffic. Last week, the boys in grey kicked off the "tow-away" tactic, removing cars that were parked illegally on 10 main roads including Sathon, Rama IV, Phahon Yothin and Lat Phrao after learning that they were the cause of traffic congestion. They are set to expand the action to cover 60 roads this Friday.
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Young Turks
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/06/2013
» Once the Myanmar women finished applying tanaka powder on the cheeks of some young Turkish girls, they began to laugh among themselves at the new, unusual look. More boys and girls stood behind, waiting for their turn to get the new look. And still more were waiting in another line nearby to try on Mongolia's national costume.
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