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Volunteers needed to help flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/09/2024
» Although floods that wreaked havoc in the northern provinces have subsided in many areas, a lot of work is still left to be done to help victims.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
How much is too much?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/01/2022
» After the government approved the resumption of the Test & Go programme starting next week signalling a strong desire to restore the country's tourism and overall economy, the Ministry of Public Health also proposed a vaccination programme, focusing on the 10 tourism and high-risk provinces where a fourth Covid-19 jab is strongly encouraged.
Make plastic fantastic
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/08/2021
» As medical personnel and hospitals around Thailand are still fighting the shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) suits, Less Plastic Thailand and its alliances are now inviting people to donate used PET bottles that can be recycled and transformed into the much-needed PPE suits.
Celebrate Visakha Bucha Day indoors
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/05/2021
» Today marks Visakha Bucha Day, one of the most important Buddhist holidays in the Thai calendar. It's when three significant yet separate events took place -- Lord Buddha was born, became enlightened and died on this very day.
What is art's role in a post-pandemic world?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/02/2021
» The second edition of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB,) which has been going on for four months is closing its curtain with a special activity titled "BAB Symposium II: From Escape Routers To Survival Exit".Taking place tomorrow from 9.45am to 5.15pm at BAB Box@One Bangkok on Wireless Road, the event features discussions on various topics including a summary of BAB 2020, the relationship between art, politics and ecology as well as the Thai art ecosystem and ways to survive during and the post-pandemic world.
'Tis the season of goodwill
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/12/2020
» Life celebrates festive times and the spirit of compassion and generosity with our gifts guide where every purchase can help improve the livelihood of those in need.
Digital art in downtown Bangkok
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/12/2020
» On Sunday, Chulalongkorn University's FAAMAI Digital Arts Hub invites you to come and experience 360 degree projected digital art at the FAAMAI Dome in Samyan District. This is the fifth exhibition held by FAAMAI and it will give a snapshot of some of the exciting events and exhibitions to be held at FAAMAI in 2021. Inside see digital movies screened at 360 degrees and outside be part of the interactive digital experience.
Forgotten victims of the virus
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/07/2020
» Although he is categorised in a high-risk group due to his age, Wai Chaikong isn't intimidated by the novel coronavirus infection.
Keep on learning after lockdown
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 19/06/2020
» Although many lockdown measures have been eased following a steady decline in the number of new Covid-19 infection cases in Thailand, recreational learning courses, which have mushroomed during the past months are still gaining huge popularity, especially among people who want to upskill.