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Rap against cruelty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2023
» In collaboration with World Animal Protection Thailand, the song Pai Hai Sood Yood Show Chang (No Elephant Show) by rapper Tawanwad "TangBadVoice" Wanavit was released earlier this month in observance of World Elephant Day, which falls on Aug 12. The video for No Elephant Show depicts the story of a Thai man taking his foreign friend to see an elephant show. Tawanwad appears in the car taking them to the show, with the rapper explaining to the Thai man through rap that behind the scenes, elephants experience cruel training. The music video includes real footage of the abuse suffered by elephants in Thailand.
A test for Asia's best
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/05/2016
» Despite Chai Nat being located in the Central Plains, this mostly flat province is regarded by many as one of the Kingdom's best destinations for cyclists. This week, top mountain bikers from 20 countries are gathering there to decide who's be the best on the continent.
Isan's arid bounty
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/04/2016
» Yasothon and Amnat Charoen were separated from Ubon Ratchathani in 1972 and 1993, respectively. A couple of weeks ago, these three Isan provinces reunited.
Making merit in bangkok
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 03/11/2013
» Every year the northern Thai community in Thailand gather at Wat Benchamabophit to celebrate a festival called Tan Kuay Salak. Although this year's event has already past _ it took place early in October _ it will be held again next year on the same day. It has been a tradition in Bangkok for almost 50 years and the schedule is well established.
Yen and the art of travelling on the cheap
B Magazine, Ezra Kyrill Erker, Published on 02/09/2012
» There is a sign on the door of the Capsule Inn Tajima near Ueno Station in Tokyo discouraging tattooed patrons from making use of the baths or overnight capsules. This is aimed at Yakuza, organised crime figures, who once had leverage over urban businesses but whose influence has waned somewhat in recent years, even in the entertainment districts where they used to thrive.