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New measures for a new age
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 26/01/2019
» As Thailand's population ages, the key concern rests with how senior citizens will be properly taken care of as many of them live alone and lack activities to keep them fit.
Students fall victim in school row
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 27/01/2019
» A private school in Pathum Thani named Jutarat Wittaya School made headlines over the past week after seven students who hold its certificates were rejected by a vocational college from enrolling into their courses.
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.
Silently swindled in an ageing society
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/02/2019
» Apart from maintaining good health and sticking to nutritious food, senior citizens today may need to be more vigilant as they could fall prey to people who want to steal their money and valuables.
Melayu Day puts Yala on the map
News, Kornchanok Raksaseri, Published on 23/02/2019
» Under the scorching late afternoon sun, hundreds of people packed both sides of the main road in Nakhon Yala municipality, eager to witness one of the main spectacles of the year -- the parade celebrating Melayu Day.
Urban sprawl has killer consequences for residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2019
» Living in cities like Bangkok poses unique risks from which rural dwellers are spared. For example, urban residents face the risk of being caged inside fire-stricken buildings or the possibility of an accident on mass transit.
Keeping the 'seafood supermarket' above water
News, Apiradee Treerutkuarkul, Published on 02/03/2019
» Nestled in Phangnga Bay about 20 kilometres east of Phuket is Baan Bang La, a small Muslim village of 150 households. It is surrounded by lush mangrove forests and untouched coral reefs. Local residents make a living from aquaculture, coastal fishing and small-scale rubber farms.
The Swede helping to lift Thai children out of poverty
News, Pitcha Dangprasith, Published on 02/03/2019
» When Sievert Larsson starts a conversation, his softly-spoken words and kind gestures quickly make a good impression.
Curbing the bully state
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 03/03/2019
» Thailand's first-ever draft law to protect people from being abducted illegally by state officials is making its journey through the National Legislative Assembly.
Cries for help go unheard
News, Published on 10/03/2019
» Several high-profile incidents of suicide among school and university students over the past two weeks have focused the nation's attention on a problem that has been worsening, under the radar, for quite some time.