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Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health
Published on 10/01/2025
» In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion and innovation, has reached over 900 students across nine schools in Bangkok, all empowered with the life-changing potential of the ScolioBuddy App.
16-Year-Old Ada Leads Consent Education Revolution in Thailand
Published on 20/12/2024
» At just 16 years old, Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn is making waves in Thai education with her innovative “Consent Game.” A student at Choate Rosemary Hall in the United States, Ada has already reached over 700 students across seven Bangkok schools, introducing them to lessons on respect, boundaries, and clear communication.
Monks investigated for keeping 73 corpses, 600 crocodiles
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/11/2024
» Officials are investigating monks supervising two connected Buddhist places in the northern province of Phichit, where 73 corpses were stored without permission.
49 flooding 'danger' spots named in Phuket
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/09/2024
» Old Phuket town is among 49 places deemed vulnerable to flash floods or landslides in Phuket, the Mineral Resources Department said on Tuesday.
Temple land in Phuket seized after deadly landslides
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/09/2024
» The Royal Forest Department (RFD) on Saturday seized about 5 rai of land at the top of Nak Koet hill in Phuket believed to be linked to the Aug 23 landslides that killed 13 people.
Dutch man found dead on Krabi mountain
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/08/2024
» An 18-year-old Dutch man was found dead on a mountain in Krabi on Thursday afternoon, after waiting alone overnight for his parents to join him.
German tourist escapes rangers, jumps to death from Krabi cliff
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/01/2023
» A German tourist, said to be suffering from depression, jumped to his death from a cliff while with park rangers on a nature trail in Krabi on Saturday afternoon. His body was found below the cliff at 1am on Sunday.
Lao villagers accused of festival 'fireball con'
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/10/2021
» Lao villagers along the Mekong River are suspected of shooting flares intended to resemble Naga fireballs, to trick northeastern Thais during the annual Bang Fai Phaya Nak festival.
TEST YOURSELF: Homegrown heroes
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/03/2021
» A Thai artist makes cute creatures
TEST YOURSELF: Fright night
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/10/2020
» Directors recommend some scary Halloween movies