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  • THAILAND

    PPRP calls for 'bottom-up' approach towards growth

    News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/07/2019

    » The government has voiced its support for social enterprises to empower people at the bottom of the social ladder to improve their quality of life.

  • THAILAND

    Folk in capital struggling to stay afloat

    News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/01/2020

    » The recent global cost of living survey sees Bangkok for the first time among the top 50 most expensive cities in the world due to the baht's appreciation.

  • THAILAND

    From barren to bountiful

    News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/03/2020

    » Doi Tung mountain in Chiang Rai was once a barren land with opium plantations, but the Princess Mother's determination to improve the livelihoods of local people has changed the poverty-stricken, drug-infested area for the better, said M L Dispanadda Diskul, chief executive officer of the Mae Fah Luang Foundation under Royal Patronage, which oversees development projects in the hilly region.

  • THAILAND

    Govt rights push urged under Biden

    News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 12/11/2020

    » Thailand should improve its standard of democracy and human rights during the leadership of US President-elect Joe Biden and a likely continued trade war with China, a panel was told yesterday.

  • THAILAND

    Scholars weigh in on US senators' call for democracy

    News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/12/2020

    » Foreign affairs experts have weighed in after US senators proposed a draft resolution calling for Thailand to uphold democracy, human rights and the rule of law following the use of violence against pro-democracy demonstrators.

  • OPINION

    Who wants a child amid such instability?

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/03/2021

    » A few weeks ago, the Ministry of Public Health launched a programme titled "Life Balance Smart Family" to pair singles and support soon-to-wed couples in childbearing. The policy came after Thailand was found to have the lowest total fertility rate in its history, dropping below 600,000 infant births for the first time last year. This has brought the birth rate down to 1.51, which is far below the World Health Organisation's recommendation of 2.1.

  • LIFE

    Joy amid hardship

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/05/2021

    » Rusty tin shacks sprawl under high-rises and billboards. Rubbish scatters and floats down the foul-smelling river. Last year, fire broke out near a local mosque. With the third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, the Klong Toey neighbourhood is hanging by a thread.

  • LIFE

    Pandemic parenting

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2021

    » Phannakan Sreetheamsak recalled feeling lonely as an only child and decided she would have two of her own so they could keep each other company. She gave birth to the first child three years ago. Her second pregnancy occurred during the very difficult time of Covid-19. She took pains to avoid risks until the baby opened its eyes in March. Her relatives and friends were not allowed to visit them in hospital -- a departure from the traditional large family gathering.

  • LIFE

    An all-too-familiar sight

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/09/2021

    » Torrential rain has recently left many areas underwater. Last month, it caused flash flooding and forest runoff in the northern provinces. Caught off guard, residents climbed onto rooftops as water swept into their properties.

  • LIFE

    On the road back to normalcy

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/03/2022

    » Anchalee Woratai, 79, lives alone in a small room. Her daughter and niece died years ago, but their photos still hang on the wall. Piles of clothes, bottles and food containers are neatly squeezed into a confined space. Anchalee was able to make her own way until she caught the coronavirus.

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