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Saving the planet
Life, Published on 30/07/2021
» With a focus on sustainability, a quintet of a marine scientist, conservationist, polar explorer, social entrepreneur and a climate advocate from Brazil, Chad, Nepal, the United Kingdom and the United States have been selected as the 2021 Rolex Awards For Enterprise laureates, for making significant contributions to saving the world and improving the quality of life for future generations.
Voices that matter
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/07/2021
» It's been over a year since the coronavirus pandemic swept across Thailand. Restaurants, bars and other businesses have shut shop in droves while nightlife districts have turned into ghost towns. The streets are eerily empty while rental ads and closing signs are spotted on dusty iron shutters. Countless people who work in the nightlife and entertainment industries have been among the first groups to be most severely hit by the effects of Covid-19 and yet, they also seem to be the last group to receive any empathy from the powers that be. Their places of work have been temporarily closed or restricted to a point that they can no longer earn a livelihood. But empathy isn't what they want (or need), they are demanding accountability from the authorities. Let's hear what they have to say.
Come shop at Sooksiam and help local communities
Life, Published on 08/07/2021
» The Larn Muang 2 on the ground floor of SookSiam at Iconsiam has been transformed into a free market space as part of the "Siam Ruam Jai, Thais Help Thais Fight Covid Together" campaign, which is running until July 21.
Food For Fighters goes the distance
Published on 10/06/2021
» Seven celebrated chefs recently came together at Chim by Siam Wisdom to prepare 700 epicurean lunch boxes for those fighting for fitness on the Covid-19 frontline.
Chiming with the times
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/05/2021
» It was a striking moment for Franziska Gsell when one evening, her 10-year old son asked: "Mummy, will I have a future, will the Earth still be here?"
Opening doors for the ordinary
Life, Father Joe Maier, Published on 15/04/2021
» To kick open the door only once -- and it stays open. That's what our Mercy Centre and Human Development Foundation does.
Honouring Hattori's horlogerie
Life, Noko, Published on 05/03/2021
» Over the course of its 140 years history, Seiko has progressed as the world's leading watchmaker, under Kintaro Hattori's mantra: "Don't run but always keep going."
Yuzu Suki makes bold statement
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/01/2021
» When another Japanese hotpot joint opens in a mall, it's not likely to catch the attention of a food journalist.
Putting waste to work
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/01/2021
» Annabelle Hutter's competitive and goal-oriented personality, coupled with her desire to share her belief that waste can and must be used as a resource for a better future has played a pivotal role in making her the proud founder and owner of Born On Saturday, a high-quality, circular canvas tote bag for daily use. The bag is made from 100% recycled fabric and production waste and certified by standards such as GRS, RCS, and Oeko-Tex.
Plastic design competition open to the public
Life, Published on 29/12/2020
» The Plastic Industry Club, the Federation of Thai Industries, the Thai Plastic Industries Association, and the Plastic Institute of Thailand are holding the 4th "Thailand Plastics Awards 2020", which is open to entrepreneurs, students, and the public.