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Encroaching on male territory
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/02/2015
» Patrolling the forest with a gun was not the job of Weeraya Ochakull’s dreams. But she was offered the opportunity about 18 years ago, and the present chief of Thungyai Naresuan Wildlife Sanctuary (western zone) in Kanchanaburi feels the work has made her a strong person who truly believes in law enforcement.
Taming human behaviour
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 14/01/2015
» Two recent cases of wild elephants charging at tourists’ vehicles in Khao Yai National Park may have many people thinking twice about visiting the area.
Angels of trash
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 07/01/2015
» Prasert Yodkaew's angel wings are made of a plug, a Chinese spoon, a bidet spray, a used toothbrush, a plastic fork, an amulet, nuts and bolts and some wires wrapped roughly in plastic cover.
Mozart with a Thai twist
Life, Michael Proudfoot, Published on 06/01/2015
» Christmas Day at the Thailand Cultural Centre saw the opening night of Opera Siam's wonderful new production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, conducted by the young Thai impresario Trisdee Na Patalung and directed by Somtow Sucharitkul (there were two further performances, one sponsored by the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority).
Life is short, Lav is long
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/01/2015
» The longest film at the 18th Thai Short Film and Video Festival will run at 250 minutes. That's not particularly short, but it speaks volumes about the cinematic health and enthusiasm offered by the festival that runs until Sept 7.
That's entertainment!
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/12/2014
» The year in Thai movies, music and theatre
Protecting their natural rights
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 03/12/2014
» Some animals are considered man's best friend, and we love them as long as they don't become a burden. When love fizzles out, as all love does, those once cute pets or loyal beasts can be subject to mistreatment.
Elephant evolution
Life, Noel Maclean, Published on 02/12/2014
» Believe it or not, there are still some solvent Bangkokian fans of Thai food who've never been to Blue Elephant. That's the Thai restaurant and cooking school whose skin is that remarkably restored century-old mansion that stands sentinel in stark contrast to the sheer black-glass tower behind that is the headquarters of its landlord, the Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, and a manicured lawn away from the equally incongruous stanchions of Surasak Skytrain station.
The best of Thai in Paris
News, Chananthorn Kamjan, Published on 08/11/2014
» 'Life can be designed with one's own hands, but opportunities make it easier," says Oth Sombat as he puts the finishing touches to a tempting plate of shrimp rice vermicelli.
Pushing for a whole new kettle of fish
Life, Published on 29/10/2014
» When customers waltz in to Bill Marinelli's Oyster Bar restaurant, many of them are not familiar with his menu, so he always asks them the same question.