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A look at Nobel Prize winner Han Kang's best works
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 15/10/2024
» The Nobel prize in literature was last week awarded to 53-year-old South Korean novelist Han Kang, who is the first writer from South Korea to receive the Nobel prize.
What the polls say
Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/05/2023
» Re: "MFP closing gap with Pheu Thai: Nida", (BP, May 4).
Old-school skincare
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/05/2018
» Patting crocodile dung mixed with mud or cyprus oil on the face seems gross but the ancient Greeks and Romans pleasured in this skincare ritual. According to Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder, it smelled nice since the "crocodilea" was obtained on land where the crocodile grazed on fragrant flowers.
Thai soaps still the viewers’ favourite
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/01/2013
» Why do Thai soap operas remain so popular among local viewers from generation to generation? Two top scriptwriters give their views.
Dog meat: Humane end for stray dogs?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/09/2011
» Stray dogs are dangerous for anyone walking on the street (rabies). Better to reduce the stray population by legalizing the dog meat trade?
Promoting Thai cuisine and culture in the US
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/12/2010
» Policies to preserve a country's ancient culture, language and culinary traditions and promote them to the outside world are an essential part of economic and political development.
Thai duck curry wins international prize for style
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/10/2010
» Student chefs from Thailand won a special prize for style at a recent culinary competition held in South Korea.
Food contamination: Nationwide tests reveal problems
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/10/2010
» Recent surveys reveal food contamination at fresh markets, roadside stalls as well as places where higher standards of cleanliness would be expected such as supermarkets and department stores.