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Outdoor cinema is exercise in soft power
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2022
» Bangkok comes back to life with a variety of entertaining activities. After suffering through challenging times, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, private businesses, and prominent figures from many fields are working together to uplift people's morale and promote Thailand through soft power.
School of life reigns supreme
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/06/2022
» Some 12th-grade students may have been up several nights awaiting the announcement of the Thai University Central Admission System late last month. My ex-colleague's daughter was one of those who were eventually admitted to Srinakharinwirot University. Others who were rejected still had a chance to win in the university's direct admission process, which will be announced later this month.
Songkran myths, modern muddles
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2022
» After the Covid-19 outbreak disrupted our lives for over two years, the government has lifted regulations, allowing people to celebrate this year's Songkran festival in public settings. However, water fights, powder smearing, foam parties or the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted.
Survival instinct is in full swing nowadays
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/10/2021
» For several months, we have faced restrictions to contain Covid-19, which has led to social media becoming an important tool to reduce stress and stay in touch with friends.
Finding harmony online
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/08/2021
» While 29 provinces have been designated as a dark red zone and the government has prolonged lockdowns for another two weeks, people have utilised social media platforms to relieve anxiety and stay connected with the outside world.
Be socially responsible this Songkran holiday
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/04/2021
» The other day, Facebook Memories showed me pictures of a lonely supermarket in Siam Paragon I had posted while buying household products during lockdown last year. It seemed like a digital diary to remind me how I had celebrated the Songkran festival and this year, my holiday plan has once again been blown to pieces due to a third Covid-19 wave that has hit Thailand.
Old but not out
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/02/2021
» Thailand started the Year of the Ox by becoming a fully fledged ageing society, with the number of aged people rising to 13.1 million or 20% of the total population, according to the National Economic and Social Development.
Phuket struggles amid a pandemic
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/11/2020
» Arriving in Phuket, everything looked different. I felt the silence as crowds of foreign tourists have disappeared from Phuket International Airport. The atmosphere was lonelier than usual with only a small group of passengers gathering at the luggage belt. There were no long queues in front of the bathrooms or check-in counters.
Real-life drama is full of hatred
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2020
» Besides anti-government rallies, renowned actors Sornram "Noom" Theppitak and Pirat "Mike" Nipitpaisankul also made big headlines this month after family issues regarding money came to light.
Virus fears reignite
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/07/2020
» Just last week, the situation looked promising as Thailand had no new Covid-19 case resulting from local transmissions for over 50 days. Vacationers were planning trips for the upcoming long holiday weekend and hotels along with tourist destinations were offering special deals.