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When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
Thousands applaud as prince adorns saffron robe
News, Published on 04/07/2024
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn traded his scarlet military uniform on Nov 6, 1978 for the simple saffron robe of a Buddhist monk in a glittering centuries-old ceremony at the Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
‘Girl scout’ karaoke hostesses fined
Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 24/08/2023
» CHON BURI: A group of Sattahip karaoke hostesses who thought that wearing girl scout uniforms would be good for business have been fined 100 baht each for their fashion statement.
BMA plans to relax uniform rule
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2022
» City Hall will relax regulations to allow students enrolled in 437 schools under its supervision to don casual wear once a week, says deputy Bangkok governor Sanont Wangsangboon.
Scouts uniforms a 'burden', claim parents
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2022
» Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong has asked schools to consider whether pupils in scouting programmes have to buy and wear the uniform following recent parent complaints and online debate.
Scouts uniforms a 'burden', claim parents
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/06/2022
» Education Minister Trinuch Thienthong has asked schools to consider whether pupils enrolled in scouting programmes should be compelled to purchase and wear the uniform following recent publicity of parent complaints and online debate.
Day after new US chart record, BTS given military service delay
Life, AFP, Published on 03/12/2020
» Trailblazing South Korean boyband BTS became the first group to have a foreign-language song enter the US Billboard chart at No.1, as parliament in Seoul cleared the way for them to delay compulsory military service.
Anti-government rally in Hat Yai
Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 31/08/2020
» SONGKHLA: About 150 students of the Prince of Songkla University and supporters staged an anti-government demonstration at the university's sport complex in Hat Yai early on Sunday night.
Things are warming up in Death Valley
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 23/08/2020
» The other day I was sitting in the garden fighting another losing battle with the cryptic crossword, but the afternoon heat was taking its toll -- it was the standard 34ºC -- and when several blobs of sweat landed on No.4 down, it felt prudent to admit defeat and retreat indoors.
Of grief and gender
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/10/2016
» A round-up of queer-related entertainment and happenings in Thailand.