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Overlooked no longer
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/07/2019
» Rungsima Kullapat, a Nakhon Ratchasima native, had seen the contrast of how the historical ruins in her hometown were being developed into tourist destinations, while the local way of life and the architecture on the streets were being overlooked by the state.
Days of future past
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/12/2018
» Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Despite being ranked as Southeast Asia's third most liveable city by the Economist this year, the capital was also named the world's worst in terms of inequality, based on the Global Wealth Databook by Credit Suisse.
City folk find friends on the organic farm
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/12/2014
» With the festive season upon us, has anyone noticed a new gift-giving trend? People are increasingly picking organic rice as a present.
Fair trading
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/04/2014
» Does running a business always mean turning a profit and financial maximisation? Usually yes, but not always. What about the rice business with the current woes of the government and especially of Thai farmers — does it have to be driven by the logic of margins and profit? Yes, but not always. At least, Thamma Turakit — a project to sell naturally-grown (chemical-free) rice at an affordable price — isn’t maximising its balance sheet. The profit is measured by quality of life based on fairness and virtue.
A rotten deal
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 04/03/2014
» When picking up a ready-to-consume food or beverage product, what do you look at first — the price tag, brand, flavour, package or expiry date? If you look at just one — or don’t look at all — you should think twice.
Picture palace bids Adieu
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/11/2013
» Nakhon Non Rama looks like any typical stand-alone cinema, with its enormous fluorescent sign featuring Tom Yum Goong 2 out front. But with a grand dual staircase leading to a chandeliered hall on the second floor, this can't be any place except the famed movie house in Nonthaburi.
Rebuilding Trust
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/09/2013
» Methyl bromide, formalin, growth hormones, preservatives, insecticides, ammonia, or pink slime. What else is included but unidentified in our meals?
I want to ride my bicycle
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/08/2013
» Amsterdam first started it in the 1960s. Copenhagen followed. Decades later, Paris joined the bandwagon, followed by London, Melbourne and cities in China. New York got its own version in place earlier this year.
Chain reaction
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 08/06/2013
» At first glance, anyone would take Threedow Aphaiwongs for another woman who doesn't play sports at all. Or maybe just a little indoors exercise, to stay in shape. Don't be fooled by the flawless business attire, high heels, light make-up and hair-do that she's been wearing all day.
Out with the old
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/12/2012
» This year was a tough one for conservationists who have been vehemently fighting to preserve national heritage under threat in the name of "development".