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What's in a (soi) name?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/06/2022
» At the front of practically every soi in Bangkok, you'll notice a pole with a blue sign with white letters at the top proclaiming its name. However, if you look closer you may find many sois in Thailand can brighten your day with their curious names. Here are a few for your entertainment.
Tips on getting Thai tattoos
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/06/2022
» Earlier this week, a French Muay Thai champ went viral not for his killer moves but for his tattoo of the Thai word for Thai boxing spelled wrong. Instead of มวยไทย (muay Thai) being inked on his arm, his tattooist mistakenly inked ฆวยไทย.
Look beyond Sea Games
News, Editorial, Published on 18/04/2022
» The delayed 31st Southeast Asian Games (Sea Games) will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam next month, and as in previous games a crucial event will be men's football.
Thais split over Russia-Ukraine conflict
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/03/2022
» The Russia-Ukraine war has managed to divide the Thai public with three different outlooks on the crisis -- strong condemnation, non-partisan, or support for the UN charter. For the first time since the Cambodian conflict four decades ago, Russian military action has caused divisive debates among Thai intellectuals, diplomats, and media personalities about the country's position on the situation.
Call time on call scams
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/03/2022
» The handling of the so-called "call-centre" scam by the authorities has been a disappointment.
Migrant workers get a raw deal
News, Published on 07/02/2022
» Societies around the world are increasingly becoming "aged societies", and Thailand itself will become a "super-aged" society by 2031 when 28% of the population will be over 60 years old.
Euthanasia a service not a sin for the elderly
Oped, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2022
» Have you ever imagined how you might die in old age? I remember once telling a close friend that I would use a "sleeping pod" -- if euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide were legal. But in Thailand, it is only terminally ill patients who have the right to forgo treatment in such a way that allows them to die "naturally". Under Section 12 of the Public Health Act, they can make a will denying the use of public health services that would prolong the end stage of their illness.
Checklist: How Thai-Chinese are you?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/01/2022
» Thais of Chinese descent, my people, the Chinese New Year will soon be upon us and it's time to look at and appreciate our quirks, nuances and legacy. Let's celebrate by finding out how Thai-Chinese are we with this just-for-fun checklist. The more you tick, the more Thai-Chinese you are, obvi. Happy Chinese New Year, everyone!
Retirement no mere snooze
News, Editorial, Published on 16/01/2022
» On New Year's Day, International Living -- a global travel magazine -- released its annual compilation of the world's best places to retire in 2022. The list, which ranks countries based on a variety of factors such as climate, healthcare, cost of living, housing, ease of acquiring visas, and more, saw Thailand come in at the 11th spot and take top honours in Asia.
Pork crisis rubs salt into government wounds
Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 15/01/2022
» Despite numerous presents from the government over the New Year celebrations, the public's jovial spirit was quickly dampened by a rush of bad news, first and foremost, the fifth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and reports of African swine fever (ASF) wreaking havoc on the pig farming industry.