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Amnesty suffers setback
Published on 12/02/2024
» An incident involving a student activist honking a car horn at a royal motorcade last Sunday could derail an amnesty bid for lese majeste offenders, according to political pundits.
A mirrored oasis
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Located in the middle of downtown Bangkok next to Phloen Chit BTS, a 10m-high art installation titled Liminal Space is a tree adorned with traditional Thai mirrors. Created by Sanitas Pradittasnee, an artist and landscape designer, the spectacular work offers a space for contemplation in the city.
Clearing the path to a walkable city
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2018
» Bangkok's pavements are notoriously filthy, bumpy and riddled with obstacles such as potholes, food carts and unused phone booths. It is hard to imagine walking along the city's streets with ease.
New books worth reading
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 29/12/2016
» From Dust To Dust: A Journalist's Memoir
Access for all?
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2016
» Visitors have returned in their droves to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha after it was temporarily closed for two weeks following the passing of His Majesty the King -- Europeans, Chinese and others, many of whom are dressed in dark-coloured clothing. Some of them are also disabled.
Brave student sees beyond his disability
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 28/02/2016
» Describing himself as "man of science", Pawin Piamthai refuses to succumb to his fate. In August, he will become the first blind student at one of the most selective colleges, the faculty of engineering at Chulalongkorn University.
Prasert stays richest for Thai shares
Business, Published on 10/12/2015
» Prasert Prasarttong-Osoth, founder of Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Plc (BGH) and Bangkok Airways Plc (BA), remains the richest businessman on the Thai stock market for the third consecutive year, with publicly listed shares worth 62 billion baht, up 7.7% from the previous year.