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Ignorance 'the main enemy in abortion debate'
Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 04/03/2012
» In Thailand, a woman can't just walk into a hospital and ask for an abortion, according to Nattaya Boonpakdee, coordinator at the Women's Health Advocacy Foundation. "You have to know somebody," she said, adding that this somebody may then lead you to a proper clinic, or to an abandoned house or shady back-street operation where the procedure will be performed, although not necessarily by a doctor.
Red shirts plan 'Thaksin tour'
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 30/03/2012
» Red Tour 999 will take you on a three-day road trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia, staying at a four-star hotel for 6,500 baht each _ but there's a catch.
The things that I'm certain will happen in 2012, Even though I'm sure they won't happen
Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 01/01/2012
» The top stories, the bombastic personalities and the tragic events _ the news is a dish of vibrant tastes. You know them. You lived through them. News that made you laugh, columns that made you cry; stories that had you foaming at the mouth, developments that left your stomach churning.
Taxi drivers stuck in reverse
Spectrum, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 15/01/2012
» Earlier this month, the government reached a compromise to increase the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by just 50 satang per kilogramme starting tomorrow. In a concession to angry transport operators, Deputy Prime Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong dropped the original plan to increase the price of CNG _ more commonly known known as NGV (natural gas for vehicles) _ at the rate of 50 satang a month for 12 months until it reached 14.50 baht a kilogramme. Mr Kittiratt has promised further consultation with the transport sector in the next few weeks before deciding whether there will be further CNG price hikes.
Lawyer plans appeal in continued fight to release 'Uncle SMS' from prison
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 22/01/2012
» The lawyer for Ampon Tangnoppakul _ better known as Uncle SMS _ will tomorrow lodge an appeal against the 62 year old's lese majeste conviction.
'Joss Stick' Stands alone, Defiant and Unapologetic
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 29/01/2012
» Abhinya Sawatvarakorn trusts in democracy, but she can't say the same for the legal system and the political traditions of her country. But her fate may be decided by the very legal system she distrusts, a system she believes is influenced by politics.
Activist says 60-70 parks staff raided his house
News, Voranai Vanijaka, Published on 15/02/2012
» A wildlife activist has claimed dozens of national park officials raided his home for no proper reason and harassed his family.