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What's in a (soi) name?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 24/06/2022
» At the front of practically every soi in Bangkok, you'll notice a pole with a blue sign with white letters at the top proclaiming its name. However, if you look closer you may find many sois in Thailand can brighten your day with their curious names. Here are a few for your entertainment.
King Bhumibol, Pokémon Go top searched items in Thailand
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/01/2017
» While Pokémon Go, the location-based augmented reality game, was Google's most-searched item globally last year, Descendants Of The Sun topped the list of Google's most searched topics in Thailand in 2016, according to Google's trends report.
Words that live on
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/11/2016
» While a lot of bookworms and collectors are hunting newspapers, magazines and special publications printed in tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, some digital channels are also available to keep memories about the late King alive.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/10/2016
» 1. We've made several mentions of The Forest, one of two Thai short films to be featured at the prominent 18th Far East Film Festival earlier this year. Hailed as a masterpiece by foreign critics for its "classic horror-style camera angles" and its "unique perspective and presentation of Isan culture", those who missed the film's limited screening in SF World Cinema last month can get another chance at watching the film at the Filmmaker's Forum event at the Whiteline Bar on Silom Road tomorrow. The event will also be attended by director Paul Spurrier, who will be discussing his experiences with the film. Screening begins at 8pm.
Organ donors save lives
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/08/2011
» Kidney, liver and heart transplants mean life or death to many. The Red Cross aims to end the growing organ shortage.
Children waiting for heart surgery
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/05/2011
» Thousands of very sick children with heart defects await surgery each year. 20% of them die within one year of their birth.
Lantana flowers in glass tubes
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2011
» A flower arrangement featuring yellow clusters of flowers sheathed in glass tubes with strong vertical lines framed by a square.
Buddhism in UK prisons
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/04/2011
» Forest monk and reknowned teacher Ajahn Chah gave the thumbs up to the project in 1977. His student Venerable Khemadhammo transformed the dream into reality.
Learning economics from Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/02/2011
» "The Japanese people benefited some from trade in the past, but we didn't enjoy the surpluses."
2010 Prince Mahidol Awards
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/01/2011
» Malaria treatment and zinc dietary supplements were focal points in this year's awards.