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Tomorrow's citizens
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 23/12/2019
» Two years ago, when Nao Lungwi was sitting for the Onet (Ordinary National Education Test) exam in her last year of primary school, the young student thought her ethnic background was a weakness and she didn't expect to be among the top students.
Forum focuses on Asean haze
Life, Published on 31/10/2019
» Greenpeace Thailand invites interested people to come and learn about the progress of Asean's Haze-Free Roadmap for a Transboundary Haze-Free Asean by 2020 in a public forum to be held at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand tomorrow, 5-8pm.
A better life
Life, Published on 02/09/2019
» Born in Thailand, 14-year-old Jidapa Wongsathan from the Tai Yai ethnic group dreams of becoming a tour guide. To turn her dream into reality, the ninth-grader has decided to attend Lanna Commercial Technological College in Chiang Mai after she finishes Grade 9 next year, instead of opting for high school.
No longer places to just pass by
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 29/08/2019
» Mae Sot city in Tak province is widely known as one of the Kingdom's largest hubs of border trade. However, for holiday-makers, it's often overlooked. I, for one, have made brief stops in Mae Sot several times, on my way to Umphang to its south, to Mae Sariang and Mae Hong Son to its north, and even to Mawlamyine, the capital of Myanmar's Mon State to the west.
In the realm of Manta Ray
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 12/07/2019
» There's a shot of a manta ray in Manta Ray, and one is invited to read into the symbolism of the gliding creature whose journey transcends man-made boundaries. Kraben Rahu (Manta Ray) is the most anticipated Thai film of the year, and after almost a full year of travelling the film festivals of the world, like the majestic fish itself across the ocean, it has come ashore in select Thai cinemas this week.
One breath at a time
Life, Published on 21/06/2019
» Australia-based German artist Priya Cornelia Link puts an exclusive collection of her calligraphy drawings, acrylic and oil paintings and collage works in an art exhibition titled "One Breath At A Time", which runs from now until July 28 at Le Link Gallery on Soi Ton Son.
Reaching heaven
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/12/2018
» The peak of Phu Chi Dao Mountain in Chiang Rai's Wiang Kaen district was shrouded in mist. A cool breeze was blowing in from the mountain range in front of me. I zipped up my jacket to the neck and put on the hood while I patiently waited for the sunrise.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 18/08/2018
» 1. The Bangkok Biennial has brought to town its fair share of exhibitions, as pavilions are dispersed throughout the city. Opening this weekend, the Supernatural Pavilion is taking place in Care Nang Leung temple with a performance and video installation The 5x5 Legged Stool, based on the 1962 dance score by Ann Halpin, The Five Legged Stool. In Bangkok, a new performance by Mari Fukutome comes to life, captured by video artist Chulayarnnon Siriphol, and explores the ways in which contemporary dance is recorded and archived in time. Viewers can visit the pavilion until tomorrow. Performances will take place at 8pm at Wat Care Nang Lerng, Phaniang Road, Khwaeng Wat Sommanat and Khet Pom Prap Sattru Phai.
Tastes of Kuala Lumpur
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/07/2018
» I love Thailand. The more I travel, the more I realise how lucky I am to have been born and raised in this country. But when it comes to durian, it's a different story.
Exploring Thailand in one day
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/04/2018
» Thirty-six years ago, the 10-year-old me felt excited to see the replicas of more than 100 historic monuments, life-sized and smaller, in one place. Many other Thai students must feel the same since one of the must-sees on any school study trip is Muang Boran (Ancient Siam) in Samut Prakan province. Nowadays, Muang Boran has become a Thai art and culture learning centre and also a popular setting for the filming of TV series and movies.