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Govt's response to crisis fails to meet the mark
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/03/2020
» After following news about how Thailand and countries in Europe have been tackling Covid-19 over the past few weeks, I notice a big difference.
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.
Overlooked no longer
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/07/2019
» Rungsima Kullapat, a Nakhon Ratchasima native, had seen the contrast of how the historical ruins in her hometown were being developed into tourist destinations, while the local way of life and the architecture on the streets were being overlooked by the state.
City agencies go barking up the wrong tree
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/05/2017
» When an uprooted tree on Chidlom toppled seven electricity poles along the road, one of which subsequently killed one woman and injured two others on Saturday morning, I was afraid the tree would become another "usual suspect" in the incident.
The year of biking cautiously
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/12/2016
» Although 2016 wasn't a golden year for cycling infrastructure improvement in Bangkok, a surprisingly silent upgraded bike lane along Praditmanutham Road has made city cyclists feel they aren't left in the cold.
A rail-ly good idea for city cyclists
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/03/2014
» Thailand’s first bicycle-friendly train carriage, launched last Friday from Hua Lamphong Station, means that cyclists can now enjoy long-distance trips, without having to traverse outside the city to begin their adventure.
Bike babes
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/10/2013
» Donning her shirt dress, high heels, light make-up and perfect hairdo with a flowery hair pin, Chada Wannapong was ready for the Bangkok Bike Chic ride in the city.
A bike fit for Bangkok
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/01/2013
» Bangkok poses a special set of challenges to those brave souls who choose to travel on two wheels. The mixture of narrow streets, typically choked with heavy traffic, and broad, multi-lane avenues that cover large expanses, but which can be hazardous because of speeding motorists, makes this ever-expanding metropolis of ours a very difficult place to negotiate with a single-purpose bicycle.
Grain of Truth
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/11/2012
» It may not make much sense to grow rice to sell especially to rice farmers. But a group of farmers in Suphan Buri province is doing just that.
Seeking the ideal suitcase
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 30/07/2012
» Travel has become a regular part of many of our lives and to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible we prefer luggage that is comfortable to carry, easy to manoeuvre, weather-resistant and hard-wearing.