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  • THAILAND

    Beasts of burden

    Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 27/10/2013

    » What began as a supposed attempt to stamp out elephant poaching has turned into a conflict of jumbo proportions.

  • THAILAND

    Out of mind, in plain sight

    Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 21/07/2013

    » Son was a familiar figure wandering aimlessly and obviously "out of it" in Rangsit district, where he lived in a local temple. Rescue workers came to the temple in response to a call from a concerned citizen and took him for treatment at a government mental hospital, and slowly he regained his wits and memory. Son couldn't remember anything about his family but fortunately they did not forget him. Now he is safe, recuperating at his home in Chaiyaphum province. Son is one of a lucky few suffering from severe mental illness on the streets who receive attention and help. Most suffer in silence and loneliness.

  • THAILAND

    Herbs and vices: krathom a killer to some, curative to others

    Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 16/09/2012

    » More than 20,000 krathom trees in Nakhon Si Thammarat province have reportedly been cut down in the past few years as part of the government's policy to suppress the growing popularity of ''4X100'' krathom formulas among young people. It is not known how many more thousands of the trees may have been destroyed in other southern provinces. Many people say the harsh measures are unwarranted as krathom by itself has long been used as a traditional medicine and its effects are mild.

  • THAILAND

    Merger of HIV/Aids plans praised, but follow-up needed

    Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 24/06/2012

    » HIV/Aids activists are hailing Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's decision in a cabinet meeting on Thursday to merge medical benefits for those suffering from the disease. But they caution that treatment standards must be set and maintained once the merger goes forward.

  • THAILAND

    Clean needles mean less damage done

    Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 08/07/2012

    » Providing clean needles and syringes to intravenous drug users is a proven way to slow the spread of HIV infection. It's the cornerstone of an approach known as harm reduction that has had success around the world.

  • THAILAND

    Pioneering advocate for worker health says battle still uphill

    Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 15/04/2012

    » In 1993 when Somboon Sikhamdokkae discovered she was suffering from an occupational lung disease caused by working in a textile factory, she decided to establish a group to help other sick workers.

  • THAILAND

    Are zoos cashing in on tiger trade?

    Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 26/02/2012

    » Trade and trafficking in tigers and tiger parts in Thailand drew international attention following the seizure of 400kg of tiger meat and carcasses in Bangkok's Khlong Sam Wa district earlier this month. It's remained a thorny issue in Thailand despite global efforts to save the animals from extinction.

  • THAILAND

    Rising youth crime levels confound justice system

    Spectrum, Tunya Sukpanich, Published on 22/01/2012

    » On Jan 11, five teenagers in Si Sa Ket province were arrested for shooting and killing an innocent woman. They later confessed to police that they were involved in a conflict with other teenagers in the village and one of them, in a rage, got hold of a gun and fired randomly into the woman's house, killing her.

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