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How should abortion laws be handled in Thailand?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/11/2010
» The arrest of a young 17 year-old girl after she attempted to perform an abortion on herself with drugs obtained over the internet has sparked a renewed debate on how these sensitive cases should be handled.
Chuvit makes news twice
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/09/2011
» Chuvit Kamolvisit was back in the news yesterday, first embarrassing police about illegal casinos and then being embarrassed himself over his involvement in the sex business.
Beating the heat
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/04/2013
» Outdoor workers survive the hot season in various ways, all useful to know as the Meteorological Department says the hottest day of the year has not yet arrived.
Bangkok World Book Capital: Year of reading begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/04/2013
» Bangkokians read average of 5 books a year but with new libraries, book corners & comic book museum, 10-15 books a year is goal.
The New Chinese migrants making waves
Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016
» Any news stories about the Chinese grabbed people's attention easily this year. Whether addressing the large number of Chinese tourists -- and their reportedly unruly behaviour -- the building of mega-dams on the Mekong River, the spread of banana contract farming or zero-dollar tours, anything about the Chinese seemed bound to sweep the top spot for most views or shares on social media.
Our top 10 stories in a year that will be hard to forget
Spectrum, Published on 25/12/2016
» Over the past year 'Spectrum' has reported a wide range of issues to give readers valuable insights. Our reporter ambushed the monk who helped Leicester City to their shock English Premier League title to get an exclusive. Another reporter blended in with Chinese yuppies in the new business district of Bangkok to find out why they decided to migrate to Thailand. Two reporters did a series of stories on the Tiger Temple by hanging out with the veterinarian, monks and national park officers to listen to all sides. We were determined to find the truth. Last month we also went up to Chiang Mai to talk to Hmong girls wrongly accused of stealing a British tourist's watch. Here are the top 10 stories in another exciting year of reporting.
Mu Ham's dad loses drugs case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/08/2017
» Businessman Kan-anek Pachimsawat who is facing a prison sentence of two years and nine months for possessing just over half a gramme of crystal methamphetamine lost his court appeal yesterday.
Pheu Thai braces for loyalty test
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 03/04/2018
» The Pheu Thai Party will find out which of its former MPs are sticking with the party at a Songkran blessing ceremony at its headquarters on Wednesday
New Year ignites tourism
News, Published on 03/02/2019
» Red lanterns are not only lighting up Phuket during the Chinese New Year festival, but also delighting tourist operators.
Crackdown nets drugs worth B167m
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/08/2019
» The Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) has confiscated more than 1.4 million speed pills and other drugs valued at over 167 million baht in its latest campaign against illicit drugs.