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Out of work and out of options
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/09/2020
» When the garment factory where Tin Tin* worked for over a decade shut down in Mae Sot due to the financial impact of Covid-19 earlier this year, the 37-year-old Myanmar migrant resorted to picking wild water morning glory along a canal near her shanty home to cook and eat.
Wayward hi-so on ropes, Tik's debt woes, Peck's house rules
News, Mae Moo, Published on 13/09/2020
» 'King Kong' wants his revenge
Killing a virus or killing the planet?
Published on 10/09/2020
» A global pandemic has forced us to change the way we live and work. Cleanliness, hygiene, hand-washing, sanitization, disinfectant, anti-virus, hand-gels and face masks are key points of discussion around the world.
'Fake nurse' steals lover, Noom calls it quits, pothole blues
News, Mae Moo, Published on 06/09/2020
» Uniform fetish backfires
One breath at a time
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/09/2020
» Chiang Mai is well known for its spectacular landscapes and natural attractions, but in the past few years, this beautiful city has topped the world list of worst air quality as ranked by Air Visual, an app monitoring air pollution. When artist Rattanakan Kanchanaphanbun moved from Chiang Mai to work in Bangkok, she experienced a high level of PM2.5 dust in the capital. However, the Chiang Mai native was surprised to see that the reaction to air pollution in Bangkok gained greater attention. That inspired her to speak out for Chiang Mai people through the art exhibition "796 Kilometers Hear / Say: Chiang Mai -- Bangkok Dialogue", which is one of eight exhibitions in the "Early Years Project #5 By Millcon: Fluidity Of Change" created by selected young artists at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).
HK-based K11 unveils fashionable face masks
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 27/08/2020
» The new normal way of life has made face masks a tool against infectious diseases. To compliment your totally new look, why not make an artistic statement?
Exquisite jewellery lands at Siam Paragon
Life, Published on 26/08/2020
» The "Sparkling Life: The New Value Of Jewelry" is bringing exquisite jewellery and accessories by Thai brands to Fashion Gallery 2, 1st floor of Siam Paragon, from today Aug 26 until Sept 1.
Turning a crisis into opportunity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/08/2020
» In the midst of the current ongoing global pandemic, Thailand has been quite fortunate as it is actually one of the countries least affected by the coronavirus outbreak with only 3,390 cases and 58 deaths as of writing. Following the lifting of restrictions by the government in various phases, Bangkok is slowly coming back to life.
Tiptoe through the tulips
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/08/2020
» A large tent has been erected on the roadside shortly before the entrance to Sai Thong National Park in Chaiyaphum. The facility is a screening checkpoint to make sure visitors to the park do not have a fever -- a symptom of Covid-19.
Modernising old traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/07/2020
» In Chinese tradition, people always honour their deceased family members by burning joss paper as an offering to their ancestors on special holidays and at family gatherings. The belief is that burning joss paper will bring prosperity to their ancestors in life after death. While the intention is honourable, the practice has contributed to the growing problem of air pollution.