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Hauling up hopes of local fishermen
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 22/06/2019
» There's a saying that goes, "If you live by the sea, you'll never go hungry, or run out of money."
A language barrier most deadly
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 28/04/2018
» Many migrant workers face a language barrier in Thailand but for those seeking medical attention this can have life-threatening consequences, prompting one hospital in Samut Sakhon to recruit interpreters to ensure their safety and generally improve conditions for them here.
Appetite for exploration on two wheels
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 05/08/2017
» Back in July 2011, a former photo editor at the Bangkok Post left everything behind and set off to see the world. But he did not hurry to the airport to catch a flight. Instead he embarked on his journey on two wheels.
Library helps pre-schoolers turn a page
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 17/06/2017
» Reading is a pursuit best taken up at an early age — and that is why one library in Bangkok is giving all children the chance to form a bond with books before they've even begun primary education.
A moveable feast of herbal healing
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 08/07/2017
» Traditional medicine is gaining popularity as patients around the world seek alternatives to -- often over-prescribed -- antibiotics and other Western therapies that come with potentially harmful side effects.
Sitting on the dock of the bay
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 29/04/2017
» Thai fishermen had it tough even before the European Union hoisted its "yellow flag", effectively warning the government to crack down on abuses in the fishing industry or face a partial or complete export ban.
Thai herbs on threshold of a new era
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 25/06/2016
» Thailand's best-known domestic brand of herbal medicine, Abhaibhubejhr, is poised to take the government-sponsored development of natural products into a new era with the development of a "Herb City" that will encompass an enclosed community of health.
Fishermen give up age-old secrets
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 28/05/2016
» Along the shores of Pattani, part of the great Gulf of Thailand, an intriguing interplay is being carried out among fishermen from other parts of the country who are trying to combine their age-old wisdom and techniques to preserve and maintain their "hunting grounds".
Journey into the past
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 07/05/2016
» History presents itself to us in many forms. One that is often overlooked for its value as a reminder of the past is the cremation book, a valuable record of the past that can touch upon a wide spectrum of society.
New take on old problem
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 23/01/2016
» As Thailand’s society ages, with about 10 million of the population over retirement age, the government is rolling out functional measures and schemes to provide better welfare and care for the elderly.