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What to do about forest fires?
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/05/2020
» As northern forest fires rage through the region, a tiny Karen farming community in Mae Moh, Lampang province, has managed to use its local wisdom and traditional knowledge of forest management to keep forest fires at bay for years. Somchat Ruksongplu, village headman of Moo Ban Klang, a scenic mountainous community of 65 families, credits his forefathers for leaving them with knowledge to control fires and manage forests, so they can live in harmony within their natural environment.
A country unmasked
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/05/2020
» A volunteer garbage collector in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Suthep Naktang spotted a lot of used surgical masks left on beaches in the province, which added to piles of trash he and his volunteer group collects everyday. The same happened in the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet, where people found discarded surgical masks, used tissue paper and disposed medical gloves littering Sirijit Park. Even in Bangkok, a street sweeper reportedly said she found up to five discarded surgical masks on the street every day.
Royal Project helps with healthy produce
Life, Published on 15/04/2020
» The Royal Project has opened a temporary outlet in Bangkok to offer those affected by the Covid-19 crisis a channel to access to fresh vegetables and quality raw materials at cheap prices. The outlet is located at the Royal Project Produce Centre at Kasetsart University, Bangkhen campus, and opens from 8.30am-4.30pm on weekdays.
The Empire Residence Nimman
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/03/2020
» The property has been open for six years. It offers 72 rooms including 56 Superior rooms (34m²), eight Deluxe rooms (47m²) and eight Super Deluxe rooms (65m²). The biggest type of room also has a dining area and kitchenette.
These legless turtles are no mutants
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/01/2020
» A mountain of sea waste has ruined marine ecosystems from south to east. During October 2018 to September last year, some 150 sea turtles and 67 dolphins were found dead on the beaches of Rayong, Chon Buri, Chanthaburi and Trat, according to records from the Marine and Coastal Resources, Research and Development Center, the Eastern Gulf of Thailand (MCRRDCE).
The world through a Thai-Korean lens
Life, Published on 02/12/2019
» The Korean Cultural Center in Thailand is hosting its first Thai-Korean photography exchange exhibition, "Phapthay Sajin", which kicks off today and runs until Feb 28 next year.
Calling all mountain bikers
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/08/2019
» One of the most-awaited mountain bike competitions, the International Chiang Mai Enduro (ICE) 2019 is set to take place from Nov 30 until Dec 1. Registration is now open.
Voices to return you to the good old days
Life, Published on 31/07/2019
» Three generations of Thai songstresses will be sharing the stage during the "MQDC Presents Master Of Voices: Love Song From Mom" concert at the GMM Live House at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, on Aug 10 starting at 4pm.
Canal death driver repents, Neuy fights Jack, Lamyai's no-show
News, Mae Moo, Published on 13/01/2019
» The woman whose driving resulted in the deaths of two people last week when she knocked their vehicle into an irrigation canal in Chiang Mai is softening her earlier stance that she did nothing wrong.
The annual cherry-blossom hunt begins
Life, Published on 29/11/2018
» It doesn't seem like a long time ago when 2018 showed up as the new year. However, the day after tomorrow, we'll be seeing its final month. Time does fly. And the faster it flies, the shorter our lives are. But don't pout, there's also good news.