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Bangkok Bike Map joins the digital age
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 22/07/2016
» After releasing the Bangkok Bike Map in 2012, which chartered Bangkok's inner ring roads surveyed by volunteer cyclists, the conservation group Green World Foundation is now launching a digital version as a mobile application. The app, titled "Punmuang", will be available for download in both Thai and English starting tomorrow. The app is compatible with both iOS and Android devices.
Photographic preservation
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 22/06/2016
» Underwater photography is all about otherworldly charm; the deep-blue opacity and aquatic animals can transport us into another realm. But those exquisite images are not the style preferred by Sirachai "Shin" Arunrugstichai, a 28-year-old marine conservationist and photographer whose work is not just about beauty but about man's obligations toward the ocean.
Sustaining environmental activism
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/10/2015
» The demography of environmental activists in Thailand has shifted. The pioneering generation, those inspired by the life and death of the late Sueb Nakhasathien, the forest official who committed suicide in what is believed to be a protest against bureaucratic hopelessness, have started retiring, or feel too tired and have moved into other fields.
Into the forest
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 07/10/2015
» It is hard to believe Sahwing Indharangsri when he says his village and the forest around it was once inhabited by wild animals.
Dinosaurs in the digital age
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 13/08/2015
» When was the last time you visited a library? That's one question worth thinking about, but the other question being discussed among librarians is whether public libraries will survive. As the internet becomes a new pathfinder of data and information and the younger generation find knowledge via Google and YouTube, the fate of libraries seems like that of an endangered species.
The real-life Dr Doolittle
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 20/05/2015
» Communicating with animals is common in fairy tales, folk stories and myths, but imagine a world where you could really talk them. The idea might seem outlandish but for Sarochinee Kulpreecha there is more than a germ of truth in it. As a professional animal communicator, Sarochinee has trained herself to do what we've always longed to do: have full conversations with our beloved animal friends through telepathy and studying behavioural techniques and animal psychology.
Visual impact
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 28/08/2014
» Thanachot Wisuttismarn, founder of Infographic (Thailand), seems to agree with the old adage "A picture is worth a thousand words".
Elephant in the room
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 16/07/2014
» For the majority of the population of Thailand, the elephant is a much-loved and revered animal that has been elevated to almost national status. Problems concerning the majestic animal have, however, long-dogged the country and late last month wildlife trade monitoring network Traffic unveiled a research paper that criticised Thailand for encouraging the massive slaughter of elephants in Africa by failing to control the domestic ivory market.
The big trade-off
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 01/07/2014
» Since the European Union curtailed its diplomatic relationship with Thailand last week in response to the coup, there has been a simmering resentment from some Thai citizens.
Lack of funds could stymie sterling work
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/04/2014
» In forests around the world, wild animals are killed for their meat, hides or body parts or trapped for sale as pets. In our rivers and oceans, fish is harvested in huge quantities and coral is removed for use in construction. Despite concerted attempts to stamp it out, the trade in illegal ivory continues and the smuggling of endangered species is still rampant.