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Struggle for her homeland
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/03/2015
» Suraida Tolee never thought that one day she would lead the people in Chana district, on the Thai-Malay border in Songkhla province, in a fight against government policies. That fight began 20 years ago, and continues to this day. Her life was at peace until she learnt that the Thailand-Malaysia gas pipeline and separation plant project would be built in her homeland as a result of the government's development policy for the South.
Siam through the lens of John Thomson
Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 06/01/2015
» In the mid-19th century, John Thomson arrived in Siam with a fairly new invention of those days: photography. The Scot would set up his camera in exquisite parts of Bangkok and take pictures — in those days having one's picture taken was an elaborate and even privileged activity — of some of the most important figures and places, including King Rama IV and V.
Patriarchal protectors
Life, Published on 05/12/2014
» To celebrate Father's Day, Life speaks to dads of three disabled children about how they regained the strength needed to lead the family through the ordeal
Sisterhood of the travelling bicycles
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 29/11/2014
» 'It's different from being in a car," the tall blonde, Carlijn Bettink, says. "There's lots of interaction when you're on a bike, which is really good for travelling. We're four girls cycling in the heat and people just enjoy watching. When we try to go up hills, people are always laughing and they all go, 'You girls are crazy! What are you doing?!'."
Creating an urban oasis
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/10/2014
» Andrew Grant is right — Bangkok, he said, seems to lack a strong public idea about landscape. The renowned landscape architect's work have trailblazed and inspired environmental sustainability, incorporating the fundamentals of ecological planting, biodiversity and water use. Grant was recently in town as a guest lecturer at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Architecture.
Dior transports you to the runway
Life, Noko, Published on 19/08/2014
» Even though you're probably not invited to attend the prestigious Dior fashion show in Paris, you can at least pretend you're backstage at Dior Backstage Studio, on the second floor of Central Plaza Ladprao.
Calorie-free alternative beverage
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 19/08/2014
» It's no magic bullet; the benefits of water are many. To lead a healthier life, one of the simplest changes that we can make is drinking water instead of other beverages that are heavy with sugar and calories. So, in today's on-the-go society, where most of what we drink comes in a package, bottled water is perhaps the smartest key component of a more healthful lifestyle.
Hail a cab from the couch
Muse, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 22/03/2014
» Like many Thai girls, Juthasree Kuvinichkul was taught by her parents not to ride in taxis alone because of safety issues. Even men sometimes prefer not to take taxis because of negative stories we often hear about the drivers — rudeness, reckless driving, robbery and road rage, to name a few.
Capital ideas
Asia focus, Nithi Kaveevivitchai, Published on 17/09/2012
» Not many people outside of Laos may have heard of Od Phongsavanh, but as a banker and unabashed capitalist in an officially Communist country, he has made it his mission to promote and improve the entire financial system in one of Asia’s poorest economies.
Call of the wild
Life, Alfred Tha Hla, Published on 18/07/2012
» Marketing specialist Aran Apichari's love for automobiles was inspired by a fictitious hunter named Rapin Praiwan in the popular Phet Phra Uma novel, which packs in 290 episodes.