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Thailand in Pop Culture
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» Before the words "soft power" entered the Thai zeitgeist, you may not have been aware that Thailand received plenty of love in the world of pop culture, globally. Here are a few of the most memorable ones from films, video games, music videos and more.
Sharing optimism through art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/04/2022
» Three Thais reveal their interpretation of 'a beautiful life' and the inspiration behind their creations.
Academics, politicians divided over path to unity
News, Published on 01/11/2020
» The political climate has become unseasonably turbulent following the youth-led street protests calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's resignation, a rewrite of the constitution and reform of the monarchy.
Living in limbo
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/03/2017
» It is hard not to get noticed in a sea of Thai faces when you are Middle Eastern. Being a refugee in Thailand, which is very "grey" on such status, will only add to the predicament.
Will chao din take a powder?
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/04/2015
» Payong Huangmitr makes a living selling din sor pong — the natural white powder Thai people put on their faces and mix with water during Songkran. During next week's festival, where revellers' faces everywhere in the country will be painted with the powder, she expects to rake it in.
The business of leather goods
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/07/2012
» The long and unlikely path one Thai businessman took to success in leather goods exports to Japan.
Wash your troubles away
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/04/2012
» Thai people forgot their troubles and put aside their differences yesterday kicking off the Songkran festival with wet and wild water fights across the country. (Lots of photos)
Getting the photo (Part 1)
Published on 22/06/2011
» In part one, Sam and Jessie talk to Sarot Meksophawannakul about his career as a news photographer. Tomorrow, he describes three of his photo shoots.
Where the Songkran topless teens learned to dance
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/04/2011
» Underage teenage girls given free meals and drinks at nightclub to dance topless. Club allegedly paid off police, owned by politician.
Fashion city Bangkok
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/12/2010
» Perhaps the most dynamic and cosmopolitan city in Asia, proper planning could put Bangkok on the fast track for becoming Asia's fashion center.