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Quality of life crucial as Thailand ages
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 21/10/2025
» Thailand now ranks among the world’s top five countries with the highest number of centenarians, boasting more than 45,000 people aged 100 and above. With over 20% of the population now aged 60 or older, the country’s ageing demographics reflect significant progress in healthcare, nutrition and overall well-being.
Final chapter for beloved 'Tuay Toon' magazine
Online Reporters, Published on 03/09/2024
» One of the country's oldest and best-loved magazines, <i>Tuay Toon</i>, is being shut down after "edutaining" readers for more than 50 years.
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 [...]).”
Celebrating motherhood
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/08/2022
» Tomorrow is National Mother's Day and families will spend valuable time together strengthening bonds. Meanwhile, museums, art galleries and shopping venues will present a variety of interesting exhibitions and other leisure activities to mark Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's 90th birthday. If you're staying in the city or looking for places near Bangkok to celebrate this long weekend, check out the following list.
The Bunnag clan from the inside
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 01/04/2022
» Bunnag may be the best-known surname in Thailand because of the size of the clan, its historical role, and the name's blessed two-syllable brevity. The resounding title of this book suggests a grand tale of the clan marching through history. Not so. This is an intensely personal account of one person refinding himself in the shadow of the past.
Salaya Theatre to screen documentary on history of Thai-Chinese diplomacy
Life, Published on 16/02/2021
» The Thai Film Archive returns to service today and will present a movie talk on 45 Years After MR Kukrit Pramoj's Historic Visit To China at its Sri Salaya Theatre tomorrow at 2pm.
Theatres of politics
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 02/12/2020
» Last month was apparently a month of theatre politics. At the height of political unrest due to ongoing protests and gatherings, two university productions staged biographical plays and poetry-driven body movements. Meanwhile, the Bangkok Theatre Festival was also the host of political satires and parodies.
New rendering of ancient epic
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/11/2019
» With its scenario pertaining to the current situation in Thailand, this is a good chance for the classic novel character Mae Ploy to educate young audiences about history, as Si Phaen Din: The Musical will stage at Lhong 1919 from Friday until Dec 15. It's an adaptation of MR Kukrit Pramoj's classic novel Si Phaen Din (The Four Reigns).
Long day's journey into night
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 29/08/2019
» When a producer announces a concept musical, we anticipate a production that offers something different: things like non-linear storytelling, plots secondary to presentation and some experimental context. Some might expect minimalism in presentation, few main characters, a small-scale ensemble. Think Hair, Cats, Chicago or Spring Awakening.
Beam me up!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/08/2019
» Interest in extraterrestrial things (and beings) make a comeback to the Thai collective consciousness, thanks to asteroid 2006 QQ23 flying by and a viral video in which a local man, who claims to be a medium of Pluto God, warns humanity of 2020 doomsday in an alien tongue. This got us thinking about the local interest in UFOs and aliens, and how Thailand is linked to alien stories in a way that you may not be aware of. We aren't saying we believe in Pluto God or trying to convince you one way or another but there are many pieces of evidence (of varying degrees of credibility) of alleged alien visits to the Land Of Smiles and they are too fascinating not to share.