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The need to acknowledge the modern family
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/08/2020
» What usually comes to mind when you think of family? A social unit comprised of father, mother and child -- or children -- perhaps?
Thai society's gender clichés need overhaul
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/09/2019
» At a glance, the sight of a poster featuring Social Development and Human Security (SDHS) Minister Juti Krairiksh beaming, surrounded by a crowd of women, should make us women feel good. The poster should tell us that a top male policymaker cares about the opposite sex.
Poor conduct on part of bus management
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/10/2017
» 'C'mon, come back up here and let's go," a female bus conductor told a group of students stranded at a city bus stop in a loud voice, offering help to the youngsters who were lost en route.
'Magic pills' won't help raise children
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 16/02/2017
» Have you taken your magic pills today, young ladies?
The plight of the forgotten in Ecuador
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/10/2016
» Upon the closing of the United Nations Habitat III conference last Thursday in Quito, Ecuador, journalists in attendance, including myself, were surprised that there weren't any protests staged by activists -- very unusual for such a UN meeting on housing and sustainable urban development which is only held every 20 years.
Moore should put us on his 'invasion' list
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 29/06/2016
» After watching Where to Invade Next, a critically acclaimed documentary film by Michael Moore, I feel sad that the American director/filmmaker did not invade Thailand.
Prapat has no option but to call it quits
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/07/2014
» Needless to say, the brutal rape and murder of Nong Kaem has dealt a heavy blow to a state-run organisation that has already been plagued with bad debts and scandals.
Run like a mother
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/04/2014
» Krisadee Bodhidatta is a registered dietician who happens to be passionate about running.
Girl, uninterrupted
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/12/2013
» Working and living in the middle of the sea in what was once an all-male environment might sound awkward for many women. But being the only female on an offshore operational platform doesn't bother Yuwarin Tattiam.
Tall in the saddle
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 21/09/2013
» Standing in line alongside her male comrades, Sirirat Thongthipa barely reaches the height of their shoulders. Dressed in an all-black uniform, the 151cm-tall woman with medium build is, however, standing proud as the only female in the Bike Patrol Volunteer group in Ayutthaya province.