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The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
Artists flee Elon Musk's X as new AI image-editing feature sparks outrage
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 27/12/2025
» Digital creators and illustrators are abandoning X, formerly Twitter, en masse following the introduction of a controversial image-editing feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that allows users to modify others' work without consent. The exodus, led by high-profile artists, highlights growing fears over intellectual property theft and the potential for harassment through Elon Musk’s Grok AI integration.
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.
Resisting industrial expansion
Life, Supara Janchitfah, Published on 02/09/2025
» It took pomelo farmer Nid Pairow a few years to get her crops officially recognised for their distinct quality under the Geographical Indication (GI) programme. Like famous French Champagne, the GI accreditation signifies the pomelo varieties Nid has grown are exclusive to her hometown of Prachin Buri and have one-of-a-kind taste and texture.
Building the future
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2025
» 'Usually, when it comes to the topic of peace in the southernmost provinces, most people think of violence and bombs," said Hazwan, 21, as we sat together at the PEACEtival, which was a festival of peace told through art, fashion design, music, creative writing and dialogue by local youth. The event was held at the end of April at Yala Rajabhat University in Yala province.
The euthanasia debate
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/02/2025
» A request for euthanasia from a terminally ill patient -- a controversial practice that remains illegal in Thailand -- inspired Dr Isaree Siriwankulthon, a palliative care physician-cum-author, to write a popular novel in 2023.
Porn stars: Oscar favorite 'Anora' gets sex work right
AFP, Published on 23/02/2025
» NORTHRIDGE (UNITED STATES) - For a film about sex work to win an Oscar is rare. For it to win the respect of sex workers is even rarer.
India's Bollywood seeks to challenge OpenAI in copyright lawsuit
Reuters, Published on 14/02/2025
» NEW DELHI — A group of India's top Bollywood music labels, from T-Series to Saregama and Sony, is seeking to join a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI in New Delhi, highlighting worries about improper use of recordings to train artificial intelligence (AI) models, legal documents show.
Because time isn't constant
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 30/08/2024
» Precision is paramount and even more so when combining complications with timekeeping. Jaeger-LeCoultre optimises the marriage via its patented Duometre, which gave rise to a collection of sophisticated models in 2007.
Towards a greener future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/04/2024
» Plastic pollution has a negative effect on the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and human health. To reduce this scourge, 175 nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement to address such pollution within the marine environment, known as the Global Plastic Treaty, during the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. A draft of the treaty is expected to be completed by the end of this year.