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Vaping menace shifting more into childhood
Oped, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/04/2026
» The news of primary school children posting themselves vaping on Instagram is a warning sign. Viral images of young students vaping or smoking e-cigarettes have now become strikingly casual and performative, speaking volumes about how far the problem has gone.
Japan enters the EV race
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/11/2025
» Japan's major automakers have unveiled a new generation of electric vehicles (EVs) at the rebranded Japan Mobility Show, marking a significant moment in the country's drive to reclaim its leadership in global mobility technology.
Life through the lens of a batik maker
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/01/2023
» Jantima Sukmetta, 52, gradually unfolds a batik fabric. It has distinguished colours of golden yellow and brown, the naturally dyed colours from turmeric and leaves of khonthi (beach vitex). The khonthi plant is easily found along beaches in tambon Na Thap of Chana district in the southern province of Songkhla, where her Me-D Na Thap Batik Group is located.
Debt debacle dogs farmers
News, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/11/2021
» Wiratchada Hanchana, 50, and her husband Wichian were forced to leave the home they built and had lived in for more than 24 years after failing to pay a 700,000 baht pickup truck debt they say they know nothing about.
Pattaya to renovate 2.7km beachfront
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/08/2021
» Pattaya has invested 166 million baht to refurbish a 2.7km-long beachfront footpath, from North to South Pattaya.
Two new cities eye UCCN mark
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/07/2021
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is planning to push Chiang Rai and Phetchaburi to join the list of Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN).
Beyond the coast
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/07/2021
» Tall casuarina trees (son talay in Thai) stand handsomely in rows along the coastal line of Wa Ko beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Muang district. Branches of those needle-like leaves sway in the wind while soft waves curl up to the shore.
Glory and distinction
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/06/2021
» During the past two decades of the Unesco Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, 14 places in Thailand have received recognition.
Empire of joy
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 31/05/2021
» The midday sun is almost unbearable. During the dry season, farmlands crack. Nothing is growing. It is hard to imagine that the area along Highway 2074 (the Buri Ram-Nang Rong road) in Khu Muang district in Buri Ram province can one day become fertile land.
BMA to spend B260mn to renovate Green Bridge
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/05/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will spend 260 million baht renovating an elevated walkway connecting Lumpini Park at Sarasin Intersection on Witthayu Road and Benjakitti Park on Ratchadaphisek Road.