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Vulnerable and struggling
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/05/2020
» Suthat Namgasa is relieved to discover he still has one packet of instant noodles in his relief bag. He will eat tonight, but he has no idea how he will find the money to pay the next instalment on his taxi.
White elephant spotted on new walking streets
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 30/11/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan (BMA) is planning to bring back popular walking streets in the city's three commercial hubs, namely Silom, Yaowarat and Khao San. The reason for the move is simple: to promote food shops and boost tourism as well as the economy.
A helping hand
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/11/2019
» A month after being hit hard by torrential rains, Ubon Ratchathani is returning to normality. The temporary shelters put up to house the victims are now being closed. But this isn't good news for everyone. The shelter that Namkang Sisat and her extended family are being housed in is set to close in the coming days. But they aren't ready to leave.
The secret garden
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 24/09/2014
» It was time to go home after a long day’s work. But Worakamol Hin-on had a last mission to complete before catching the shuttle bus — to grab some basil leaves in the factory’s garden for her dinner.
A sea change
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/02/2014
» ‘Okay, okay, just raise the pla too price to 150 baht per kilo. We’ll buy them!” one of the passengers shouted to the captain, a half-mocking plea for him to stop the boat as it ploughed through the 2m waves. The rest of the group, trying to balance themselves in the wobbling boat, grabbed anything stable enough to keep them safe, all the while laughing as a sign of agreement.
Rebuilding Trust
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 20/09/2013
» Methyl bromide, formalin, growth hormones, preservatives, insecticides, ammonia, or pink slime. What else is included but unidentified in our meals?
Free of cars and care, cyclists forget spirit of the day
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 26/09/2013
» This year's Car-Free Day _ last Sunday _ was a disappointment. It made me feel like being part of an irresponsible cycling mob, rather than in a peloton campaigning for public transportation use.
Sweet surrender
Muse, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/09/2013
» You don't need an oven to make a perfect sweet treat. There are dozens of desserts that can be made without the heat from the oven - puddings, panna cotta, fluff, icebox cakes and many more.
Synthesise this
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 18/10/2012
» You may call me antisocial when I say I don't particularly like the Chinese Vegetarian (kin jay) Festival now in progress. But for some reason, I'm frustrated because most regular restaurants either take time off during the festival or serve only meat-free meals. I'm forced to eat synthetic meats if I don't cook myself. Even if I cook, the prices of vegetables are no longer affordable, having doubled or tripled thanks to the rise in demand.
Grain of Truth
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/11/2012
» It may not make much sense to grow rice to sell especially to rice farmers. But a group of farmers in Suphan Buri province is doing just that.