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A plea from a Thai citizen stranded in the United States
In movies, when tragedy strikes Western cities, I would think to myself, “Well, I would make sure to ask the Thai consulate get me out of here. I’m so thankful for my Thai passport.” Fast forward to this month, as...
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In the absence of state support, the poor help the poor
It’s a revolutionary vision for community support. The
fishermen of Rawai, Phuket were unable to sell their fish after the closure of
Phuket island. Now, they’ve started exchanging their fish for rice from Karen
communities in the North. The “Rice for Fish”...
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Donation culture in Thailand is self-serving, something Prayut should learn before approaching the richest 20
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Friday that he would approach the 20 richest Thai families to ask for their assistance in fighting the coronavirus outbreak.“The government alone cannot answer all the questions posed by the outbreak," he told...
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Our Video Story on Phuket Zoo controversy
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Irrelevant and aging rock star puts foot in mouth, calls coronavirus death Darwinism, draws internet ire
Aging and largely irrelevant pop star Joe Nuvo has made headlines in the past for his outspoken support for totalitarian rule and anti-red shirt viewpoints.He's in the headlines again after telling a member of his fan club to...
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Mythbusting the coronavirus outbreak with the EJF and Covid Relief
Courtesy of the Environmental Justice FoundationThere is a huge amount of information on the internet about the new coronavirus or COVID-19 going around.When we read this information or send it to our friends and families, it is...
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The cultural history of Thai sex workers from the north
Some songs capture the political imagination of the moment –
in 1988, that song was ‘Mae Sai’ by Carabao. “Who could be in as much pain as
the women of the North?” sings the soft voice of Thierry Carabao. The theme...
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For many Khlongtoey residents, the coronavirus outbreak is less scary than the prospect of starvation
Khlongtoey Dee Jung started out with a group of music teachers. They would come into the community every Saturday and Sunday with activities for children from low-income families, and eventually expanded their activities toward raising scholarship funds, and organizing...
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Opinion: A dry and quiet Songkran in 2020 is a cause for celebration not depression
The start of Songkran marks the Thai traditional new year where people from different parts of Thailand return home to gather with family, to pay respect to their elders, and to catch up and celebrate with their relatives for...
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Coronavirus has caused headaches for Thai students applying to university in the United States
The night before the March SAT test, a student of mine sent a message telling me the test was called off. Despite Thailand not having too many Covid-19 cases at the time, Collegeboard (U.S.-based creator of the SAT test)...
