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Pollution taints seaside community's prosperity
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 09/02/2020
» Bangkok's seaside neighbour Samut Sakhon is known for many things -- as a fishing hub, a thriving seafood market, and also as the largest location of Myanmar's migrant community in Thailand.
Chiang Mai turns to mobile app to push recycling cause
News, Published on 29/09/2019
» Like other big cities in Thailand, the municipality of Chiang Mai has had problems with rubbish. The real challenge is not with collecting or disposing of waste, as with its budget, the municipality can hire disposal companies for this purpose.
Bottling for Buddhism
News, Aree Thongboonrawd, Published on 03/08/2019
» Water bottles can be a lot more than just discarded items heading for the recycling plant, in light of their newfound religious value.
Curbing the waste crisis
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/06/2019
» The 34th Asean Summit culminated last week with the ratification of two green initiatives that should bode well for the future of the planet.
Next-level noodles
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 03/06/2019
» A staple for millions of Asian workers, students and many others living abroad, instant noodles are the region's favourite comfort food. In the cupboards of shacks and mansions alike, you'll find cups and pouches ready to be mixed with water and served. And competition in the market is fierce.
A mandate on heeding health
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 13/11/2018
» For over two decades, ever since arriving in Mae Sot as migrants from Myanmar, Muslims Wahid Abdulla and Myo Aung and their families were dogged by constant ailments due largely to the squalid living conditions they found themselves in.
Humanity wins day after tsunami ruin
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/11/2018
» The catastrophic Dec 26 tsunami 14 years was a turning point in the lives of many, including Maitree Jongkraijug, who has been on a journey of self-discovery ever since.
Plastic waste fight steps up
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2018
» 'Beat Plastic Pollution", a campaign kicked off by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to mark World Environment Day on June 5, brought into focus the global community's efforts to deal with single-use plastic bags that are now posing a threat to the environment, especially the sensitive marine ecological system.
Recycling seen as way out of haze blues
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 25/01/2018
» Sangkhla Buri, a district in Kanchanaburi, was once known for its bucolic landscapes -- beautiful mountainsides and rivers. The pristine nature of this pastoral district, however, is now under threat from mounting piles of waste.
The passion of Phra Phayom Kalayano
Spectrum, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/01/2018
» The name of Phra Phayom Kalayano -- the famous abbot of Wat Suan Kaeo in Nonthaburi -- has various connotations. For religion, he is a prolific sermon giver whose lively oratory style lures the younger generation to listen to the Lord Buddha's teachings. For social development, the 68-year-old monk is a living example of a Phra Nak Pattana -- or a developing monk who works to improve the lives of poor people.