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Promoting a culture of reading
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/09/2021
» Tucked away in the middle of nowhere, an independent bookshop in Rayong's Klaeng district won an award for being a cultural hub in remote areas amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Fans Tuk Up tuk-tuk cause
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/05/2021
» The coronavirus outbreak has sounded the death knell for tuk-tuk drivers. No sooner after they had started recovering from the absence of foreign tourists, the third wave of the pandemic kicked in last month. Fortunately, local fandoms are throwing lifelines to them. When passengers are nowhere to be seen, drivers are going around with idol posters on their vehicles.
Hong Kong students pledge loyalty to Thai protesters
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/10/2020
» Hong Kong students have pledged support for the pro-democracy movement in Thailand after the recent wave of anti-government protests has rocked the capital for over a week.
Thais living abroad back anti-govt rallies at home
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/08/2020
» Pro-democracy rallies are sprouting up abroad in support of the anti-government demonstrations in Thailand.
Horse deaths lead to race against time
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/05/2020
» After nearly two months, the first-ever outbreak of African Horse Sickness (AHS) in Thailand has wiped out 539 horses. Following calls for an investigation, the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) will on Monday launch a probe into the cause of the outbreak.
KMUTT students launch medical 'shields for heroes' project
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 12/04/2020
» Students at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) are making face shields from home to help hospitals nationwide combat the coronavirus outbreak as demand for medical supplies continues unabated.
Outbreak 'reviving stereotypes'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/02/2020
» The discrimination faced by Thais abroad during the novel coronavirus outbreak shows how growing public anxiety can revive long-standing tensions and negative stereotypes about Chinese, an expert said.
Fears mount over 'copycat' crimes
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/02/2020
» Concerns are growing that the Nakhon Ratchasima mass shooting could lead to copycat behaviour, with experts insisting that "social bonding" is needed help reduce the chance of the violence being repeated.