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Sun From Another Star gives Thai BL a boost
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/03/2026
» Much-anticipated Thai BL series The Sun From Another Star premieres tonight on GMM25 and WeTV.
Pin-up stars
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/04/2023
» In the erotic novel Hom Dok Praduan (1968), Rong Wongsawan hints that a teenager fondled his flesh in front of her. “On the door is a cover photo of a socialite in Bangkok. Clad in her swimsuit, she allows waves to break on her thighs. But someone with restless hands drew overgrown grass so that he can rub it gently until it is torn. (In Mathayom 4, he often fantasised about her. The first syllable of her name begins with the mor letter. He feels thankful whenever she comes into his mind [...]).”
Bangkok urged to go green
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 17/12/2021
» Surrounded by high-rises, large trees offer shade to urban residents, protecting them from all kinds of pollution. Nevertheless, the expansion of green space in Bangkok remains a tough nut to crack now that vacant land is harder to come by. But an environmental expert believes building pocket parks around corners and turns can help increase green cover and make the city more sustainable.
Snacking towards bad health
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/04/2021
» After working all day, a worn-out mother does not have time to buy something fresh for dinner on the way home. Instead, she raids a convenience store in her condo and puts frozen food in a trolley. She also picks up her son's favourite potato crisps because it can keep him busy in front of a tablet while he waits for his dad to come home from work late at night.
Online support to curb Covid stigma
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/06/2020
» With the physical distancing policy in place, social workers are using a mobile app to follow up on patients who have recovered from Covid-19 to help them overcome social stigma and reintegrate in their communities, a forum was told yesterday.
Folk in capital struggling to stay afloat
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/01/2020
» The recent global cost of living survey sees Bangkok for the first time among the top 50 most expensive cities in the world due to the baht's appreciation.
Kang calls for TM30 immigration review
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/09/2019
» In an interview with the Bangkok Post, chairman of the Joint Foreign Chambers of Commerce in Thailand (JFCCT) Stanley Kang called for the government to review the enforcement of the draconian TM30 immigration reporting regulation for expatriates, overseas students and foreign retirees, citing a slew of negative impacts not only on those affected but also on investment from abroad and the country's image.