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Govt oblivious to senselessness of Covid-19 curbs
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 03/07/2021
» When the whole country saw how the prime minister was nonchalantly teasing reporters and giggling in front of the camera last Friday, we didn't know that it was just the beginning of a series of mishaps.
'New normal' for dining out is simply absurd
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 27/05/2020
» Last week my family decided to take advantage of the second phase of relaxed lockdown measures by eating out. The place we chose was an open-air noodle shop. When we arrived we were told to sit at separate tables -- one each. We were dumbfounded.
'Pantries of sharing' mustn't let dark side win
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/05/2020
» The "pantries of sharing" project -- a small charity scheme involving those who have more leaving behind food and other necessities for anyone who may need an item or two -- has become the talk of the town. Yet, a dark side has emerged with some people being too greedy, emptying all the shelves in one fell swoop.
Plastic bag ban fails to send the right message
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 10/01/2020
» Thais always have a great sense of humour. Just take a look at the campaign to ban the use of single-use plastic bags at convenience stores and supermarkets which kicked off on Jan 1. On the first day, a number of shoppers heartily turned up at stores with unconventional containers such as buckets and pushcarts to load their purchases. Some of these images were shared on social media and garnered a number of smiles.
Food apps trade convenience for plastic waste
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 22/11/2019
» Last week when my friends and I were hungry, we began to discuss possible options. Should we go out to a nearby restaurant, or grab leftovers from the refrigerator? One friend suggested using a food delivery service and everyone reached a consensus and agreed.
Lessons to learn from Japan's stormy resilience
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 19/10/2019
» A few days after Typhoon Hagibis dissipated, images of cities in Japan resuming life as normal were widely shared on social media.
Where's the alternative to plastic bags?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 11/10/2019
» In less than three months, plastic bags will disappear from supermarkets and convenience stores as the government campaign to cut out single-use plastic gains momentum.
Trash fees go up, but city folk still in fear of waste
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/07/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's move to quadruple the garbage collection fee has drawn mixed reactions from city residents. Some agree with the hike, while others don't want to pay higher fees.
Plastic ban -- a viable solution for everybody?
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 25/06/2019
» Just before leaving to buy a takeaway meal from a nearby shop, Chaiyuth Lothuwachai makes sure he has placed enough lunchboxes in his bicycle's basket for his family.
An emphasis on excellence
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/01/2019
» Pairin Mongnan lost part of his eyesight when he was 13 years old. Back then he could still manage to take care of himself and do some house chores. But after he lost his visibility completely seven years ago, he became more dependent on his mother and sister.