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Sustaining environmental activism
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/10/2015
» The demography of environmental activists in Thailand has shifted. The pioneering generation, those inspired by the life and death of the late Sueb Nakhasathien, the forest official who committed suicide in what is believed to be a protest against bureaucratic hopelessness, have started retiring, or feel too tired and have moved into other fields.
Typically antipodean
Special Publications, Published on 09/10/2015
» Kiwis and Aussies are often referred to by their UK-based Commonwealth cousins as “Antipodeans”. In fact, the antipodes of any place on Earth is the point on the Earth's surface which is diametrically opposite it. The antipodes of Britain is just south of New Zealand.
Are you a bona fide Bangkokian?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 17/07/2015
» It takes more than the ability to recite the full 65-syllable name of Bangkok or nimbly jaywalk at every opportunity to qualify as a true Bangkokian na. There are nuances (and nuisances) in everyday life that only a true Bangkokian can pick up on. Think you’re a Bangkok buff? Take our quiz to find out how local you are. Answers will be revealed at the end. No cheating!
Caring for society's forgotten
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/03/2015
» Continuing our series on ordinary people often overlooked by the wider public, Life observes the day's work of a psychiatric nurse and ponders the current state of mental health services in Thailand.
Smiling in plain view
Life, Achara Ashayagachat, Published on 08/10/2014
» It's very rare for him not to smile. He smiles when he speaks. In fact, he even smiled when he was hauled into a police truck on the night the military announced Thailand's 19th coup. He also smiled — as some photographs showed — when he was subsequently brought back twice to a military camp.
Dining-in directory
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 19/09/2014
» Spoiler alert: It’s rainy season; it’s chucking down like there has been a drought for two years and the traffic is just as painful to watch as it is to be stuck in. The chances of leaving the office by car and actually making it to dinner at 7pm on the dot is close to zero. And unless the new PM decides to add cars to his next ban list (along with shisha/hookah), commuting in Bangkok city is a painful experience that one must simply suck up and face (yes, weekends included). So to make life a little easier, and to help you continue to have the best eating experiences you’ve been accustomed to, we’ve compiled a list of places that deliver culinary treats and drinks for every occasion.
Sumptuous meals in luxurious settings
Life, Published on 11/12/2013
» The upcoming festive season promises to be more exciting than every year as Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok presents a variety of exciting activities, entertainment, and exquisite cuisine in luxurious settings.
All the world's a stage
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 30/10/2013
» Plays, musicals, contemporary dance, pantomime, physical and experimental theatre, performing acts for children and families _ you name it _ the Bangkok Theatre Festival returns for the 11th year this Saturday, highlighting the city's small yet thriving scene.
Through Thai eyes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/10/2013
» Some ordinary objects that have a straightforward use elsewhere in the world seem to have more application or deeper meaning through Thai eyes. This week we search for ordinary objects with extraordinary uses in Thailand.
Abhisit's happy feet, Drug saga rolls on, Saucy love scene
News, Mae Moo, Published on 04/08/2013
» PM's feet don't touch the ground