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When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
A finger-licking affair at the Ministry of Crab
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/06/2023
» At Ministry of Crab, it's not only just about its namesake but also about flavour-packed Sri Lankan seafood dishes. This sleek restaurant has a lot going for it — not least the freshness and sizes of the cream of the seafood crop; and fear not to ask the chef to bring out the dancing crab for pinch-perfect proof.
Metals and energy shortage is a looming threat
Life, James Hein, Published on 20/07/2022
» I know the word rare gives it away but the world is facing a rare earth metals shortage. The Chinese are currently the largest producers of this resource and they recently cut their production by half. Turkey is another potential source but that region has been unstable for centuries. Most modern technology cannot expand further without these resources and the whole idea of ramping up renewables requires lots of them. Elon Musk has said we don't have enough in the world for all the plans of our governments and other experts agree.
Naturally expanding
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/09/2019
» A farmer delivered freshly harvested rubber latex from his plantation to sell at Ban Phraek Ha Agricultural Cooperative in Phatthalung's Khuan Khanun District. When it arrived, the staff of the co-op weighed the milky liquid, checked its concentrate in a small laboratory, and paid the farmer.
Diner in South Africa only serves meals made from insects
Business, Reuters, Published on 04/09/2019
» CAPE TOWN: South African chef Mario Barnard said he was "grossed out" and did not entirely enjoy eating grilled scorpions and crunchy insects mixed with garlic and spices on a trip to Thailand four years ago.
Into the deep
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 17/05/2019
» Up until a few decades ago, pla thu (Thai short mackerel), which was overflowing in local seas, had been one of the main staples in Thai households. Back then, almost every Thai child -- whether in a poor or wealthy family -- grew up feeding on pla thu, not only because the fish was available abundantly but also for a comforting good taste that reflected the loving warmth of mum's kitchen.
Sustainably yours
Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/12/2018
» Food production and the environment have an intricate relationship. Should nature falter one day, food will go also.
Natural hair-colouring in a classy setting
Life, Noko, Published on 20/02/2018
» There’s no limit to hair colours, as funky red, yellow, blue and green are among the 64 shades shelved at the Beauty Library, a vintage-style hair and beauty salon located on Sukhumvit 33.
Toward a perfect mane
Life, Noko, Published on 20/02/2018
» Client complaints had celebrity colourist Rita Hazan solving their problems by creating her own product line in 2011.