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Law wades into choppy waters
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/10/2017
» The proposal of a fee for the use of water from rivers, lakes and other natural water resources for the agricultural sector is unlikely to be implemented easily as it is an alien concept to Thai culture. The lives of Thai farmers are inextricably connected with rivers and they see no justification for why they should have to pay for something that is a natural part of their life and an essential part of their culture.
Scripture schools feed dreams
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/09/2017
» Buddhist-oriented "scripture schools" are often the only source of education for young boys from impoverished families in Thailand that cannot afford a state education, but these traditional teaching bases have for years suffered from neglect and a lack of funding.
Staying afloat
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/08/2017
» An unusual rainfall pattern that hit the Isan region late last month caused severe damage in many provinces, especially Sakon Nakhon province, where 426,037 people are suffering from heavy flooding with an estimated economic loss of billions of baht.
The murky case of a missing activist
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/05/2014
» The finger of suspicion is firmly pointed at Kaeng Krachan National Park chief Chaiwat Limlikitaksorn over the disappearance of Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen two weeks ago deep in the forest, but surprisingly those closest to the activist appear not to share those suspicions.