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Students rally to abolish strict uniform dress code rule during exams
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/05/2019
» Thammasat University has long been known for its liberal attitudes. It has a legacy of being involved with political protests in which students played major roles in the 1970s.
The great uniform debate
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/01/2019
» Last week's images of Mathayom students at Bangkok Christian College wearing casual outfits to school following the launch of its new "casual Tuesdays" scheme have sparked debate throughout the country. While some argue that school uniforms are essential, as they represent the institution and promote discipline, others say they are unnecessary and that there is no link between uniforms and order.
Casual move provokes serious stir
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 14/01/2019
» School uniform has become a hot issue in Thailand over the past week after the country's first all-boys private school, Bangkok Christian College (BCC), implemented a "casual Tuesdays" policy, allowing students to ditch their uniforms once a week.
Making students, parents think twice
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 24/10/2017
» Spend a day at newly opened Thammasat Secondary School (TSS) in Pathum Thani province, and you may catch a glimpse at what real education reform is.
The path of resistance
Spectrum, Published on 19/02/2017
» Two weeks ago, in a remote Myanmar town near the Thai border and a base for the Shan State Army (SSA), the ethnic Shan people came together to celebrate their fight for independence.
Back to black
Life, Published on 21/10/2016
» Black clothes are the story of the week -- the colour is now an essential. Demand has shot up, sometimes along with prices, while the frustration and debate over wearing a black or non-black wardrobe continues.
Levi's jeans and Dr Martens boots become haute couture
AFP, Published on 02/07/2016
» PARIS - It's something that was just not done -- until now.
Tale of the tape
Spectrum, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 15/05/2016
» For a 25-year-old self-identified katoey like Tetay, there's nothing more important than having the perfect female appearance when dressing as a woman. In daily life, Tetay dresses as a stylish man, while attending parties or special functions means he dresses as a glamorous woman.
A crash course in survival
Spectrum, Published on 04/01/2015
» After 11 days lost in the most remote and inhospitable mountain terrain in Southeast Asia, Capt Chatchawal Thanthong thought he was hallucinating. The 59-year-old Thai helicopter pilot had a broken rib and had survived on nothing but river water after crash-landing his chopper during a failed attempt to fly supplies to a search and rescue team in northernmost Myanmar.
Hunting those who hurt children
Spectrum, Phil Thornton, Published on 29/06/2014
» In the northern city of Chiang Mai, Pol Lt Col Apichart Hattasin is battling to stop sexual predators preying on and hurting children.