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This time, it's serious
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/11/2019
» Thailand's road map on plastic waste management has never been clearer. Two weeks ago, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat announced that the cabinet had approved the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's campaign to end the handing out of single-use plastic bags.
What's a foodie to do?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 21/08/2018
» As of late, black food is taking social media by storm. Charcoal soft serve, charcoal croissant and all the charcoal adaptations in between. The black ingredient is all the rage.
The time to combat plastic is now
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/07/2018
» It comes as no surprise that Thailand is among five Asian countries -- together with China, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines -- that are responsible for more than half of the 8 million tonnes of plastic waste dumped into the world's oceans every year, according to a 2015 Ocean Conservancy Report. The people of Thailand use over 70 billion plastic bags a year.
No more Mr Mom
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/11/2017
» It didn't come as a surprise when Sweden was announced in early October as the best among the European Union countries when it comes to gender equality. Based on the ranking from the 2017 EU Gender Equality Index, the country comes ahead of Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands. The lowest position in the list is Greece.
Testing the Thai waters
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 31/07/2015
» Thailand's water tourism has never received as much state support as it does now. In 2003, Phuket was announced as one of Asia's major yachting and marina destinations. A year later, the government decided to revoke import tax for yachts and other types of boats. Investors were then encouraged to build marinas and waterside accommodation.
Will chao din take a powder?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/04/2015
» Payong Huangmitr makes a living selling din sor pong — the natural white powder Thai people put on their faces and mix with water during Songkran. During next week's festival, where revellers' faces everywhere in the country will be painted with the powder, she expects to rake it in.
Elephantine task requires some candid navel-gazing
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/03/2013
» No one loves elephants as much as Thais do. Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra made this statement in her opening address to the 16th Cites (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) conference. Held in Bangkok, the international gathering is due to wind up tomorrow.