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Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse around Bangkok and elsewhere
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/02/2026
» We're entering the Year of the Fire Horse tomorrow, with a string of festive celebrations presented at many leading shopping malls around town. They have been curated to bring fun and blessings for all of us with a passionate year full of energy, as suggested by this zodiac sign.
A teenage shooter and accountability
Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/10/2023
» It is hard to believe that a shooting rampage by a teenage student, such as we see in America, would one day happen in our country.
Power corrupts – with help from higher-ups
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/02/2023
» I don't know whether our tourism will be affected by recent coverage of Taiwanese actress Charlene An's police extortion case. It made big headlines in Thai media for weeks and was reported in many international media outlets as well.
Strange cult makes a comeback in Isan school
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 26/12/2022
» Early this month I came across an interesting news story about a school in Ubon Ratchathani that was accused of forcing its students to join the activities of a Chinese religious sect presented under the guise of dhamma training.
What defines a hero?
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 07/11/2022
» Thailand has embraced one more hero who made big headlines in the media last month.
Respect the robe
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/06/2022
» Late last month, Sipboworn Kaewngam, director of the National Office of Buddhism (NOB), warned people about what they should and shouldn't do to monks who misbehaved.
More meditating, less talking please
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/10/2021
» Whenever there are reports of Buddhist monks misbehaving or violating the monastic code of conduct, we often hear comments like "They are causing a decay to the religion" and "They should be kicked out of the monastery right away".
Differences deserve respect, not scorn
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/04/2021
» 'One of the truest signs of maturity is the ability to disagree with someone while still remaining respectful."
The charlatan among us
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 15/02/2021
» A person who makes a mistake and is quick to correct it deserves our forgiveness. But, what about a person who repeats the same mistake many times and takes a long time to say sorry?
Reform of faith needed for youth
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 14/12/2020
» I wasn't surprised to hear anti-government protesters vow to escalate their rallies into the next year.