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Fragile strength
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/02/2026
» Naraphat Sakarthornsap has been interested in flowers since he was a child. When he was a primary student, he spent a summer break at his aunt's house in Surin. He liked to look through his aunt's botany books and remember the names of the plants and flowers. When he went to market, people were surprised that he could recognise a plant like nom maeo.
Setting the record straight
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Last month, a teaser interview about cow's milk on the Woody Avenger talk show, founded by host Woody Milintachinda, became a controversy because influencer guests raised many questions about the quality of cow milk produced in Thailand.
The beat goes on
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Many traditional performances have lost popularity because they fail to adapt with the times. Molam is an excellent example of an Isan performing art that has incorporated modern features with traditional characteristics and remains popular today.
The art of letting go
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/10/2025
» Artist Pakawan Thongvanit, known as Atelier Pakawan, is recognised for her lovely, detailed illustrations with warm and soothing colours. Both her illustrations and ceramics are influenced by Japanese culture and art techniques because she spent four years in Seto, a city which is renowned for pottery.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
Innovation for impact
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand Research Expo 2025 is back under the theme "Research For All: Connecting Thailand's Future Through Research And Innovation". Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the event will be held from June 16-20 at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.
A united front
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/03/2025
» Angkrit Ajchariyasophon is a Chiang Rai resident who has been affected by PM2.5 pollution for years. Therefore, he became interested in how volunteer forest firefighters under the Mirror Foundation are working to put out fires in the North.
The visible threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2025
» Late last month, Bangkok was ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir. The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok reached 188 and PM2.5 was as high as 108 µg/m³, indicating unhealthy air quality.
Redefining art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/01/2025
» S.E.A. Focus, a platform and marketplace for contemporary Southeast Asian art, returned for its seventh edition and will run until Jan 26 at Tanjong Pager Distripark in Singapore. Organised by STPI -- Creative Workshop & Gallery and commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore, SEA Focus is one of the highlights of Singapore Art Week, the pinnacle of Southeast Asia's visual arts season.
Curing loneliness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/11/2024
» Studies have shown that loneliness and isolation can have a negative health impact, comparable to risks associated with smoking up to 15 cigarettes or drinking six glasses of alcohol per day.