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Army man takes aim with his pen
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 29/07/2019
» If language skills are part of a living culture, honing them helps to preserve the heart and soul of a nation, according to an army lieutenant colonel who is spreading the word about the value of keeping the Thai language from getting rusty.
Victims' kin in uproar as boats vanish
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 25/10/2018
» PHANGNGA: Families of those killed in the 2004 tsunami are demanding the transfer of a chief cultural official following the removal of two fishing boats from an outdoor museum in memory of the tragedy in Takua Pa district.
PM denies Pattaya shenanigans
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 27/09/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has dismissed claims Phalang Chon Party leader Sontaya Kunplome's appointment as mayor of Pattaya is a political ploy to ensure his return as premier.
Laos port deal good for Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 24/08/2018
» Thailand and Laos have signed their first cooperative agreement to connect a bustling port in Chiang Saen district of Chiang Rai province with Muang Mom port on the other side of the Mekong River, to bolster trade among countries in the area including southern China.
It's not just the pretty packaging
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 12/05/2018
» It may be commonplace to find locally made products wrapped in outdated-looking packages as many villagers still lack flair for product packaging and innovation, despite their importance in marketing and pulling in consumers.
Will ACT see Suthep's dreams come true?
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 30/05/2018
» The successful registration last week of the Ruamphalang Prachachartthai Party, or the Action Coalition for Thailand (ACT), is seen as symbolising the commitment of protest leader Suthep Thaugsuban, the party's de facto leader, to reinvent Thai politics and push for national reforms.
Regime cultivating 'allies' in Northeast
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 08/05/2018
» The regime is out to court politicians in the Northeast during a two-day cabinet trip as it has made big promises to inject massive development funds into the region, political sources note.
CSR Thailand: 'Fishing' lessons to enrich the poor
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 05/05/2018
» Mechai Viravaidya, dubbed "Mr Condom" for driving a successful campaign to help reduce the country's birthrate since the early 1970s, is pushing an equally important grassroots agenda, but this time it is to alleviate poverty by promoting increased self-reliance and avoiding handouts.
From mayhem reigning to Project Peace
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 17/03/2018
» The insurgent-led violence in the far South has entered its 14th year and even though there is no clear end in sight, locals should not put their lives on hold, according to Pongsak Yingchoncharoen, the mayor of Yala province.
Stranded boats clog Mekong
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/03/2018
» More than 10 cargo boats have been grounded in the Mekong River near Chiang Rai after the river receded considerably in recent days, according to the operator of a cruise service.