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Exploring Chiang Mai's past through photos
Life, Published on 14/09/2023
» The Chiang Mai way of life from almost three decades ago is portrayed through a collection of 45 black and white photos on display during "Passage To Chiang Mai" at Head High Second Floor in Chiang Mai, until Oct 21.
Symbols of strength
Life, Published on 28/11/2022
» In central locations of three major Asian cities -- Singapore, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh City -- stand bronze elephant statues. If they could talk, these statues could tell of imperialism, civil war, invasion, anti-colonial struggle, independence, nationhood, and more recently of rapid urban and economic development. Perched high up on their plinths, the elephants have witnessed some of the key events in the modernisation and emancipation of Southeast Asia, with all its promises and bloodshed. All three statues were gifts made by Thai kings.
Suntory teaches the new generation how to live a greener life through the 3Rs
Life, Published on 12/08/2022
» Aiming to increase awareness of proper waste management in communities, Suntory Beverage & Food Thailand arranged a training session at Anuban Wat Klang Don Muang Chonburi School to educate the next generation on how to sort waste and used packaging for recycling.
A place under the sun
Guru, Worada Elstow, Published on 25/03/2022
» Though Thailand has a reputation of being accepting of the LGBTQI+ community, legal rights haven't been extended, with existing discrimination and the almost daily fight to be treated as equals continuing. To commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to recognising the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community, which is on March 31, Guru speaks with trans individuals about navigating their lives in the professional world.
Nescafe's beans are green
Life, Published on 16/10/2020
» Created from used aluminium Nescafe Ready-to Drink cans, a robot welcomed guests and checked their temperature at Nescafe Day, held on International Coffee Day which annually falls on Oct 1.
Stopping the spread
Life, Published on 15/06/2020
» International arrangements to collect and distribute information about diseases are crucial in times of a pandemic because pathogens ignore borders, political order and economic status. Today, states have largely closed their borders in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus. However, for open societies in a global economy, this can only be a temporary measure. A reliable international tracking and reporting system for epidemic diseases remains crucial because the present pandemic is inherently international. In Southeast Asia, we can build on nearly a century of experience in managing such a system.
When you're free to move about the country
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/05/2020
» It's going to be a while before we find out whether or not the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, the mass scrambles for alcoholic beverages, and the exodus over the recent long weekend will reverse the trend of the pandemic control in Thailand that seems to be going well. Let's hope they won't. At the same time, let's not forget that in many parts of this small world, the Covid-19 situation is still not getting any better.
The formidable alliance underlying modern Thai history
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 24/01/2020
» Since the mid-19th century, according to Wasana Wongsurawat, the Thai elite has remained in power through a simple two-part formula. First, cultivate the support of the leading Thai-Chinese businessmen to secure the economic base. Second, align with the dominant world power of the moment.
Amazing Thailand's Amazing New Year
Life, Published on 31/12/2019
» Are you ready to kiss 2019 goodbye? You have only tonight to get in the last fun of the year but, with so many countdown events being held in and around town, it might be difficult to decide what to do.
New Year events in six provinces
Life, Published on 23/12/2019
» New Year is just around the corner and many must be busy planning their year-end celebrations. For those wishing to have new experiences at lesser known venues, they're invited to the "Amazing Thailand Countdown 2020" events which will be held at six emerging destinations far away from Bangkok.