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The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Heritage on trial
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/01/2026
» For some, the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine is a beacon of resistance against a larger force.
The faces of hardship
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/10/2025
» In Sai Mhok, the number of those diagnosed with depression was below average until 2023, when it experienced an unprecedented spike as the village saw the presence of psychiatrists for the first time.
The history of Siamese erotica
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/10/2025
» In high school, Artyasit Srisuwan saw his friends bring erotic books to class. Teachers confiscated the material and scolded them, but Artyasit did not take the genre seriously until over a decade ago when he got to know Luang Vilaspariwat, known as Kru Liam, a pioneer of erotic literature in the early 20th century, and wanted to write a thesis about it. Due to the lack of primary sources, his adviser convinced him to change the topic.
Latest Nithiwat Tharatorn movie set to release on Netflix in October
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/09/2025
» Netflix has given us the first glimpse of upcoming Thai film Everybody Loves Me When I'm Dead, which is set to premiere on Oct 14.
The gift of literature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/09/2025
» Hailing from a rural village, Hin Pa toils back-breaking hours until he runs into his childhood friend, Bak Berd, who makes a living as a parasailor in Phuket. Spurred by his invitation, Hin Pa relocates to the island for better opportunities. In a memorable scene, a traveller hands him a book midair. Who would foresee that it inspires him to read more, venture into painting and cycle around the world?
Bringing books back to life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/09/2025
» Ketsarin Pramuanpat admits 150 patients every month to her clinic. Her day is more or less the same. She checks their health and treats injuries, whether minor or serious. But these patients are not humans -- they are books.
Unseen potential
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/08/2025
» 'Bird!" A cheer erupted from a workshop when Gift, a young girl with Down syndrome, spoke for the first time. In a class presentation, while some students actively presented their artwork, others kept silent. After seven months of being in this classroom, Gift pointed to her painting and described it as a feathered creature.
The fight for clean air
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2025
» After a public hearing wrapped up recently, the Clean Air Bill is heading to a second reading in parliament next month. If passed into law, it will guarantee people's access to clean air.
Inspiring Asia Festival focuses on mental health among the young
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2025
» Inspiring Asia's Micro Film Festival is now accepting submissions under the theme of youth mental health until Aug 22.