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Sightseeing in Songkhla
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/08/2024
» Even though it was a gloomy day, we could still clearly see Songkhla's landscape from where we stood atop the ancient Fort No.9. Constructed out of stone to accommodate cannons, it is located on a plain that connects the foothill of Khao Noi and the southwestern town corner.
Booster plans in disarray
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2022
» As the country is being hit by a new wave of coronavirus infections fuelled by the Omicron variant, the Prayut Chan-o-cha government must accelerate the booster rollout to better control the pandemic. Yet, this crucial mission is plagued with confusion.
Mixed jabs strategy adds to confusion
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/07/2021
» The delay in Thailand's AstraZeneca vaccine delivery plan is indeed a bad omen for the embattled Prayut Chan-o-cha government.
The verdict is in
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/05/2021
» With Thailand's Covid-19 mass vaccination programme expected to kick off next month, many people are pondering which vaccine is best for them. So far, the country has given over 2.2 million doses of the Sinovac and AstraZeneca shots to priority groups, such as frontline medical and healthcare workers.
Arnon questions prison's nighttime Covid testing
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2021
» The Corrections Department said on Tuesday afternoon that its officials at Bangkok Remand Prison had performed their duties properly after a Ratsadon co-leader found intimidating their attempts to test them for Covid-19 at night.
Activist freed after almost four years
Online Reporters, Published on 25/06/2020
» An activist has been acquitted of national security and computer crime charges after being detained for almost four years.
Hail the hawkers' haab
B Magazine, Published on 29/03/2020
» If you ever come across a hawker selling khanom jeen namya (rice noodles in fish and anchovy curry sauce) in a flea market upcountry, you will see diners sitting on small stools in front of the haab (the hawkers' containers loaded with food), with their left hand holding a plate and right hand holding a spoon.
Sample some local flavour
B Magazine, Published on 08/09/2019
» When you travel to the provinces in search of a genuinely local experience, one of the best ways to do that is to try the local food. But, be warned; you may have to forget the sights, sounds and flavours of the dining experience you are used to in Bangkok.
Milk of human kindness
Life, Published on 30/10/2018
» New mum Passavee Payacaboot set up a breast milk-sharing project out of good intentions. So when her not-for-profit scheme was harshly criticised by doctors and non-doctors alike, she couldn't help feeling hard done by.
The many interpretations of bliss
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/10/2018
» With the monsoon comes the art. With the wind and bluster come the artists. Here it is, finally, after a year of fanfare and preparation. The first Bangkok Art Biennale 2018 (BAB 2018) will open on Oct 18 and run until next February in a city-wide surfeit of artistic affairs, from exhibitions to talks, workshops to pool parties (which is, of course, art!). The programme will keep Bangkokians and visitors busy for months starting from next week.