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TERW seeks halt to oil bids
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/10/2014
» Thai Energy Reform Watch (TERW) urged the government yesterday to suspend the auction for new petroleum concession bidding, saying it will only stir up domestic conflicts.
Clampdown on free speech dooms reform, activists say
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 21/11/2014
» Consumer rights activists are warning they must be allowed to speak out on behalf of the public or national reforms will fail.
The power struggle at Salween River
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 30/11/2014
» The Salween River meanders through pristine mountain forests before reaching a camp for internally displaced people at Ei Htu Hta, near the Thai-Myanmar border. Temporary bamboo shelters dot the hills around the camp, with small solar panels attached to the thatched roofs providing power for a few hours a day.
Alcohol ban over New Year axed
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/12/2014
» The Committee for National Alcohol Beverage Control on Friday scrapped a proposal to ban all alcohol sales during New Year and Songkran holidays.
Booze ban ideas go to PM
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 26/12/2014
» The Committee for National Alcohol Beverage Policy is sending six proposed regulations to the government for curtailing the sale of alcohol during the New Year holidays, said Public Health Minister Rajata Rajatanavin.
Locals urge end to oil field bids
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 09/01/2015
» Villagers affected by petroleum exploration called on the state yesterday to halt bidding for its 21st petroleum concession for fear of damage to their livelihoods.
Kobkarn urged to halt Krabi coal plant
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 20/01/2015
» Krabi residents' concerns about the impact of a proposed coal-power plant will be passed on to the Ministry of Energy, says the Minister for Tourism and Sports.
Activists urge concession rethink
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/01/2015
» Leading energy activists want the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the bidding process for the 20th round of petroleum concessions for oil and gas exploration in 2007.
Stateless ask govt for free health care
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 18/02/2015
» Representatives of stateless people on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to allow them access to health care.
WHO backs new tobacco control law
News, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 19/02/2015
» The World Health Organisation (WHO) backs the Public Health Ministry’s new tobacco control law, the government says.