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Traditional textiles and temple tours
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2023
» A one-hour drive from downtown Sukhothai to Si Satchanalai district, the Suntree Thai Weaving Center is a place where a group of local skilful weavers gather to work on old wood looms that are all set up in the middle of the green courtyard.
How women have managed periods throughout history
AFP, Published on 27/05/2022
» PARIS: Women have been managing their periods for millennia, but the way they do so has changed as menstruation has become more and less stigmatised over time.
Have yourself an eco-friendly 2022
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 03/01/2022
» Before the end of the year, many people start their new plans to improve their wellness and sustain their work-life balance, or try new things and break old bad habits. For example, quitting smoking, doing more exercise and getting a better night's sleep. Seemingly, most of these goals lead to positive changes in personal and professional life. In fact, new year resolutions could make an even bigger impact, and enact social change, if you decide to make your life a little greener for future generations and the world.
Setting the pace
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 27/12/2021
» Mini Thailand demonstrated its long-standing commitment to encouraging the adoption of electric mobility with the introduction of the Mini Electric Pacesetter inspired by JCW, which connects the brand's electrified future with the rich racing history of John Cooper Works.
'Period rights are human rights'
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/02/2021
» Varangtip Satchatippavarn was aware of the stigma surrounding menstruation since her first period. Period stigma is a misconception that regards women's monthly bleeding as dirty and disgraceful -- a taboo. Whenever Varangtip purchased sanitary napkins, the sellers would put them in double bags, so that other people could not see them. Varangtip also experienced allergic reactions to some sanitary pads, so she changed brands several times. To solve her allergy issue, the 26-year-old eventually launched her own sanitary napkin brand, Ira Concept, which is organic and 99% biodegradable.
Tent and garden: Displaced Syria teen recreates lost family home
AFP, Published on 24/11/2020
» ATME (SYRIA) - Among the olive trees in northwestern Syria, displaced teenager Wissam Diab plucks an oud outside his new home, a tent surrounded by luscious plants.
Freedom of choice
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/12/2019
» The price of female sanitary products became a hot topic earlier this week after word spread online that the government classifies tampons as luxury items, resulting in high prices. Thai women everywhere were livid, of course.
Make a change with Greenpeace
Life, Published on 18/12/2019
» What's on trend today could be trash tomorrow. What would happen if everyone on the planet were to continue to live a lifestyle based on a culture of convenience -- buying and consuming mindlessly without considering the environment?
Horror haunts
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 25/10/2019
» For countless generations, superstitions have loomed large in the Thai psyche, often interweaving themselves into hundreds of horrifying tales, both factual and fictitious. Regardless of one's inclination to believe in them, there is no denying that a few real-life events in our fine city send shivers down the spine. Guru has listed places in the city with purported paranormal activity and macabre pasts. If you dare to experience them, you have been warned: proceed with caution.
Star-crossed: Indian 'Oscar girls' suddenly unemployed
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 08/07/2019
» Sneha Tanwar and her friend Suman have seen the best and worst of the world in the last four months.