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The human lens
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/09/2025
» An encounter with a girl beaten by a teacher moved Gauri Gill to write a story for a political weekly. However, her idea was set aside for lacking an angle that would engage urban readers and Gill decided to take a month-long sabbatical from work.
Chasing a better life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2025
» Over two decades ago, Mai and his family took a train from Surin to Bangkok. Like other young people, they searched for better opportunities in the big city. Initially, they helped with chores in an exchange for shelter at a shrine. Soon, he found other jobs and a place to sleep. Since then, he has delivered charcoal to shops and collected trash. He toils long, back-breaking hours for 150 baht per day.
Lesbian media still in the shadows
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Thai Girls' Love (GL) entertainment genre is gaining global traction, but the lack of commercial interest reflects sexual and gender inequalities, according to new research.
Facing uncertainty head on
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/11/2022
» What do you feel at 25? Many young adults are struggling to navigate through a muddle of insecurities, whether it be jobs, relationships or something in between. Similarly, so does the 25th edition of the Singapore Writers Festival. After two years of being digital, the annual literary event is back full scale. Despite grappling with a quarter-life crisis, she is laughing out loud, celebrating the time of her life.
Thailand's Covid hit worst in region, say experts
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/08/2020
» The kingdom's economic growth is likely to fall 7.8%, the biggest projected drop in the region, due to the impact of Covid-19 on the tourism and service sectors, according to the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (Amro).
China 'committed' to support Asean's role
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/11/2019
» Beijing has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Asean's centrality in the region at the 22nd Asean-China Summit on Sunday.
Summit 'will strengthen ties'
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/10/2019
» The upcoming 35th Asean Summit will allow Thailand to enhance the bloc's centrality and strengthen ties with its partners, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.