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Life, Published on 03/10/2013
» The walkway of National Stadium BTS station is once again the venue for the "Vegetarian Food Festival with Nuduan" which will feature many kinds of healthy vegetarian food, assorted desserts, seasonal fruits, and beverages from tomorrow until Sunday, starting at 10am.
Life, Published on 01/10/2013
» The upcoming "3HO Kundalini Yoga Festival Asia" will offer a forum for gathering, sharing, learning and creating a sense of common unity for the kundalini yoga communities in Asia and beyond.
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 01/10/2013
» It's been almost four months since the Venerable Phra Ajahn Mitsuo Gavesako, the famous Japanese abbot of Wat Pah Sunan Tha Wanaram in Kanchanaburi and a highly respected meditation teacher, quietly left the monkhood.
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 27/09/2013
» A place that only old men frequent and kids dread embarrassing crew cuts, old-school barber shops have been marginalised in the lifestyle hierarchy since lot of men, especially the metrosexual generation, have opted for unisex salons where speed and fashion meet. In recent years, however, the red-and-white barber pole, the nostalgic buzz of electric hair clippers, the thick layer of lather and the masterly handling of the open razor while the customer is on a reclining chair - all of these have made a trendy comeback.
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/09/2013
» Last week Education Minister Chaturon Chaisaeng ordered officials to look into a report prepared by the World Economic Forum (WEF) that showed the Thai educational system was potentially left behind at the bottom among eight Asean countries surveyed (to be fair, the WEF surveyed 144 countries around the world and in certain aspects of education we're doing better than others). Our dad, the Bangkok Post, reported later in the week that the minister vowed to embark on efforts to improve the education system and that his ministry will make education reform a national agenda.
Life, Published on 11/09/2013
» The posters appeared suddenly at Thammasat University's Rangsit Campus, and they were designed to shock. They showed students in uniform simulating sexual acts, in provocative positions, with legs spread and buttons undone, though without any nudity. The four guerilla posters, put up surreptitiously last week, did their job _ igniting a storm of controversy and opening up debates not only about student uniforms but also the big themes of freedom, choice, and the value of one of Thailand's educational institutions.
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/09/2013
» Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra, aka Khun Chai Moo, will announce the progress of his policies after six months of being in office in early October. Being the concerned and responsible citizens we are, Guru would like to report on the performance of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) so far and analyse their notable policies as well as ask Bangkokians their wishes for this beloved city.
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 04/09/2013
» When one thinks of Rayong, what are the images that spring to mind? Is it a picture of Sunthorn Phu - the late renowned poet, the province's famous native _ or the outlandish image of petrochemical factories at Map Ta Phut belching fire and smoke?
Life, Published on 03/09/2013
» A Thai-language forum will be held about the importance of conserving cultural heritage at Siam Society later this month.
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/08/2013
» Looking at the black and lifeless Khlong Saen Saep, canal-side resident Sarot Phueaksamli finds it hard to believe he once drank water from it.