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A young naturalist’s legacy: Johannes Schmidt and the flora of Koh Chang
Published on 24/11/2025
» 125 years ago, Johannes Schmidt was still an unknown young naturalist in Denmark, even as colonial tensions gripped Siam, particularly along the eastern coast from Chanthaburi and Trat to Koh Kong. During King Rama V’s 1897 European visit, Denmark became a key destination, and the King was warmly received by King Christian IX at Amalienborg Palace.
Plant species last sighted in 1906 rediscovered in Chiang Rai
Online Reporters, Published on 11/07/2025
» CHIANG RAI - A rare plant species that vanished from botanical records for over a century has been rediscovered in the rainforests of Chiang Rai province, marking a significant find for Thailand’s biodiversity conservation efforts.
Prachin Buri registers new frangipani flower variety
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/12/2024
» Chomphu Prachin Plumeria, the variety of frangipani found to be grown locally in the Khok Makok community in Prachin Buri, has been registered by the Department of Agriculture under the plant species protection law as Thailand's third new local plant variety.
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.
Into the mind of a genius
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/06/2024
» Following the success of "Van Gogh Alive Bangkok" and "Monet & Friends Alive Bangkok", Grande Experience, Live Impact Events and Iconsiam have collaborated to present "Da Vinci Alive Bangkok". The exhibition showcases Leonardo Da Vinci's works, featuring an array of large-scale machine inventions, a mesmerising projection gallery, reproductions of acclaimed anatomical studies and Renaissance art.
Scientists eye using yeast to make biofuel
Post Reporters, Published on 16/03/2024
» A research team at Chulalongkorn University has genetically modified a strain of yeast to enhance its ability to produce a high level of body fat which could be further developed and turned into biofuel for aircraft.
UNGCNT : NRF extends the world’s expiring dates with shifted focus on farmers’ better livelihood
Published on 14/12/2023
» While the global birthrate has declined in recent years due to economic constraints and the effects of social distancing, the trend of pet humanisation has gained momentum, with many considering animals as their best companions or family members. This exponential growth in the demand for pet food has significant implications for quality and long-term investment plans.
New movies out this week: Sept 20-26
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/09/2023
» New titles that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
Observe societal changes through textiles
Life, Published on 16/05/2023
» The Thai Textile Society is holding a talk on "Threads Of No Boundaries" to introduce a subject and skills not broached before, at Siam Society, Asok Road, on Saturday at 10am.
New species of Viola found in China's Guangdong
Published on 07/05/2023
» GUANGZHOU: Chinese researchers have discovered a new Viola species, V. heyuanensis in south China's Guangdong Province. The findings were published in the international academic journal Nordic Journal of Botany on Wednesday.