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Legends save lives
Life, Published on 26/08/2024
» One sunny morning in late 2004, the Moken people of the Surin Islands in the Andaman Sea witnessed an alarming phenomenon -- the seawaters suddenly receded even as the placid weather remained unchanged. For Moken elders, this was a harbinger of the Laboon, the furious god of the waves who is said to wreak devastation once every two generations. The entire community evacuated to higher ground.
Mission: Possible
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 02/08/2024
» In the summer of 1964, marine biologist Sylvia Earle was the only woman among the 70 or so crew members on board the National Science Foundation's research vessel Anton Bruun.
Child safety first
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/04/2024
» On a sunny weekday, a group of students were enjoying PE class when suddenly a loud explosion occurred. Smoke began to spread, and everybody dropped to the ground.
Breaking the cycle
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/03/2024
» 'Our mission is to break the cycle of despair," says Chanya Suebpetch, one of the members of a team of social workers at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. The 37-year-old works in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Pediatrics. Chanya's work is therefore focused strongly on supporting vulnerable children.
The lungs of Bangkok
Life, Published on 11/12/2023
» The vitality of urban living is intricately linked to the presence of trees. Robust, mature trees offer us pure air, invigorate coolness, offer visual delight and provide dust filtration. Whether they are in public parks, on pavements or in our own homes, if we all help to care for them properly, according to arboricultural principles, large trees can live with us for a long time.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 18-24
Guru, Published on 18/08/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
No longer in the background
Life, Published on 08/03/2023
» In Thailand, women are no longer a minority in the world of business. According to data from the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), Thailand has an estimated 3 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Of this number, the majority of business operators are female.
Deep protection
Life, Published on 10/02/2023
» On her first visit to the Galápagos archipelago in 1966, Sylvia Earle remarked that it was "the sharkiest, fishiest place" she'd ever been.
Looking to a better future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/08/2022
» When Jiraporn Panomsuay started teaching at the Bangkok School for the Blind, she was surprised to hear visually impaired students ask what the colours were of items she had prepared for them.
Breaking down the virtual wall
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/09/2021
» From bed to bed, a worn-out medical worker is busy looking after coronavirus patients in a crowded hospital. He observes their condition and scribbles details in medical records. An oversight could mean their condition gets worse. However, this is all taking place on a screen.