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Prison cell blues put to paper
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 31/05/2014
» Writing can tell a lot about a person’s life, especially those who are living on borrowed time. It can unshackle their despair and hopelessness as they sit without a future in maximum security in Bangkwang penitentiary.
Orchards thrive as Chinese fall for Thai fruit
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 14/06/2014
» For years orchard owners in the eastern province of Chanthaburi have struggled to survive over-supply and low prices for a wide variety of fruits.
Teaching himself a lesson
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 21/09/2013
» Almost 10 years ago, Payung Sakdasawit was at a career crossroads as he had to choose between a teaching job which he cherished and a new opportunity which would turn him into a successful businessman later in life.
Hope grows deep in the forest
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 06/04/2013
» PPoverty-stricken and locked in conflicts with the state, Karang ethnic villagers in the deep-forest fringes of Phetchaburi province had endured years of misery. Until a royally-sponsored development project was introduced to their remote village in Kang Krachan district, their future seemed bleak.
Villagers join forces with temple activists
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/04/2013
» SI SA KET : Residents of Phumsarol village on the Thai-Cambodian border in Si Sa Ket's Kantharalak district once strongly opposed any anti-Cambodia protests.
Fugitive fears for future
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 26/07/2012
» After three years in exile, Vatana Asavahame believes national reconciliation will be tough to achieve and peace will not be restored if politicians still play politics in a way that they must win at all costs.
Dad of dead 'seer' boy faces new charges
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 11/01/2012
» A father who was on Monday sentenced to a 15-day suspended jail term for spreading false rumours that the Bhumibol Dam would collapse on New Year's Eve now faces more charges including land encroachment.
Locals live in fear of annual fireworks terror
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 26/01/2012
» The annual Chinese New Year celebrations in downtown Suphan Buri, including spectacular fireworks displays, have given residents reasons to be nervous.