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Buddhist monks' peace walk across US draws crowds
AFP, Published on 04/02/2026
» GLEN ALLEN (UNITED STATES) — Buddhist monks walking from Texas to Washington to promote peace have become a surprise popular hit as they near the US capital -- attracting crowds of thousands who line the route or join in for a few miles.
Real barriers to temple reform
Editorial, Published on 01/02/2026
» After a year of temple scandals, Thailand's top monks have promised a great clean-up. The orders sound bold. The question is whether a feudal system built on censorship, obedience and patronage can truly reform itself.
A mystery without urgency
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/06/2024
» Not to be confused with this year's American horror of the same title, Inheritance is a Polish mystery comedy that just dropped on Netflix. The film tells the story of a dying billionaire and eccentric inventor, Wladyslaw, who invites his estranged relatives home to inherit his fortune. Unexpectedly, he prepares one last game to test their reconciliation and teamwork.
Social media's downward spiral
News, Kamolwat Praprutitum, Published on 18/12/2023
» Young people are learning the hard way about the detriments of consuming social media content unscreened, which are more than skin-deep, a seminar was told.
A swim for the sea
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/06/2023
» In late April, Psi Scott, a Scottish-Thai marine conservationist, along with 36 volunteers set a new record for Southeast Asia in a swimming relay of over 70km, crossing the Andaman Sea to raise awareness about marine conservation and plastic waste reduction. Psi also became the youngest swimmer to establish a new open sea swimming record for Asia -- 50km in two days without equipment.
Blurring the line between fiction and reality
Life, Published on 30/01/2023
» Warin Lab Contemporary presents "Inside Manga Bubbles", an exhibition of hanging sculptures that blur the lines between fiction and reality, until March 18.
Artist explores human limits in new exhibition
Life, Published on 11/01/2022
» Labour exploitation in the textile industry is the subject of "Spinning Wheels", which is running at Jim Thompson House Museum, until Feb 28.
20 years without a musical legend
Oped, Published on 03/09/2021
» Tomorrow will mark the twentieth anniversary of the passing of Jaran Manophet, the famous folk song singer and much loved native of Chiang Mai.
Not so pretty in pink
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/07/2021
» Pink Man appeared for the first time on Silom Road in 1997. The chubby poker-faced middle-aged man wearing a shocking pink suit was created by renowned artist and photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom.
Suffering in silence
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 08/03/2021
» Today is International Women's Day, also known as the United Nations Day for Women's Rights.