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Public health care for foreigners in thailand
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 08/09/2013
» Given the recent attention being paid to the plight of expats who are experiencing financial and/or medical difficulties in Thailand, we decided to take a week away from our current series of articles in order to provide some information on the government support that is available for foreigners seeking medical care in Thailand.
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Righting the waterway wrongs
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 16/02/2014
» Last week, we began wading into the issue of water pollution in Bangkok by taking a look at the laws and government agencies that regulate the waterways. After defining the different factors that are tested for when determining the level of water pollution in a given area, we compared the statistics found by the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to the standards set forth by the US EPA. This week, we will try to trace that pollution back to its source and discover why the waterways are as filthy as they are, as well as look at a couple of high-profile cases of citizens fighting back against the polluters that illegally dump toxins where fishermen fish and swimmers swim.
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Bathing in the Chao Phraya
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 09/02/2014
» Anyone who has taken a ferry up the Chao Phraya river, perhaps en route to the Grand Palace, or taxied across to one of the scenic riverside dining locations, knows that it appears to be full of pollution. Even worse are the canals, where getting splashed by the seemingly near-toxic liquid could not only gross you out but also ruin whatever it is you are wearing. In keeping with our series on pollution, for the next few weeks we will dive into water pollution by taking a look at the current state of Bangkok's waterways and the regulations in place to combat further contamination.
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Cooped up with chickens
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 10/11/2013
» As the cost of living continues to rise, and eco-consciousness is beginning to bloom in the developed world, urban farming, whereby residents of cities are using free space on their property to build gardens and raise farm animals, is emerging as a trendy alternative to supermarkets. In North America it isn't just ageing hippies and new hipsters that are mucking out their backyard chicken coop _ the investment banker, civil servant or taxi driver may be getting their hands dirty as well. Urban farming can also be seen in Bangkok, where people may use their limited land to raise a few chickens, a goat or even a pig. However, before you go out and build a pen to raise fresh bacon and eggs, it is important to know what national and municipal regulations exist governing this type of urban farming.
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You are what you eat
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 08/12/2013
» Like most common law trained lawyers, I learned that the concept of ''negligence'' was founded in 1928 when a Mrs Donoghue of Scotland found a dead snail in a bottle of ginger beer manufactured by a Mr Stevenson.
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Insurance and icewine don't mix
Spectrum, Angus Mitchell, Published on 13/10/2013
» Over the previous weeks, we have addressed a number of laws regarding the consumption of alcohol and the use of your motor vehicle. We have also covered many of the penalties that can be imposed upon a drink-driver.
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