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A traditional legacy
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/07/2014
» Seventy-three years is close to the average lifespan for men in many parts of the world. But for Chaophraya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital in Prachin Buri, which marks its 73rd anniversary this year, this is just a drop in the bucket, the tranche of time it has taken for the first step in what may be a lengthy journey: its mission to revive traditional Thai herbal medicine in a society which has long cast off what were considered outmoded ways in favour of the Western approach to healthcare.
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The sin of giving
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 28/07/2014
» Anyone who grew up in Thailand will be familiar with this urban myth:
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Ghost off
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 25/10/2013
» This year’s Halloween falls on Thursday (Oct 31), and we have already been celebrating by sending LINE Halloween stickers to friends for weeks now. Such antics have gotten us thinking about certain scary beings that have become synonymous with the day. For our own entertainment (and hopefully yours too), we compare six well-known Thai ghosts based on six criteria to find the ultimate mascot for Thai Halloween. Use our picks to inspire your costume, or just continue to be amused by the local fascination with spirits.
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Glimpses into pre-Siam life
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 30/03/2013
» A recently discovered Khmer-style artefact links a historical northern Thai town to the wider Southeast Asian region, not only proving Thailand's cultural wealth of old, but also adding an important piece to the puzzle about the region's trading significance in pre-Siam days.
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Banned in Siam
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/05/2013
» Fah Tam Pan Din Soong, or Boundary, is the first film in Thailand to be banned, unbanned and then censored a bit.
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Old village show gets a modern lift
News, Nopparat Kingkaew, Published on 26/01/2013
» Jariang Baroen is still a feast for the eyes and ears for the older generation but time and modernity have caught up with it.
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Let the past serve the present
Life, Published on 18/12/2012
» Museums aren't just buildings that house and display old items. They are, in their ideal form, a way to preserve memory and history, and even to offer a way for contemporaries to learn from the past in the hope of a better future.
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Battling deadly diseases
News, Krissana Parnsoonthorn, Published on 25/08/2012
» Through the efforts of many dedicated people, Thailand enjoys a reputation for fighting the spread of three of the deadliest diseases - HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria. But the gains could be nullified if more is not done, according to an international financing institution.
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Take a leap into faith at buddhist relics museum
Brunch, Published on 26/02/2012
» Clifford Chuan, vice-president of the Buddha Dharma Relics Museum, says that for devout Thais who can't afford to travel around Asia his centre is ''like heaven''.
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