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Writer's wait is over
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 16/03/2012
» When his retirement from diplomatic service came in October 2008, Prabhassorn Sevikul never thought about taking a rest.
Tablets aren't the reading remedy
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 09/04/2012
» Retirement and ageing can't stop vigorous minds. This notion well reflects the bustling life of Khunying Kasama Varavarn na Ayudhya, who bade farewell to her top post at the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) several years ago.
Perhaps we should leave our monks alone
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 17/07/2013
» What does the Buddhist Lent season, which will start next Tuesday, mean to you? Is it just another national holiday? Or is it a special event to commemorate and pay tribute to Lord Buddha?
Paradise lost
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/08/2013
» The words "national park" should convey the spirit of conservation and a well-protected space of natural beauty. But in Thailand, sometimes the parks are beset by scandals and controversy that also imply problems: law violation, land disputes, poaching, encroachment and environmental abuses.
Top environmental news of 2013
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 08/01/2014
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) last week released a list of the top 10 environmental new stories of 2013. The list was created from a poll of environmental news reporters. Here's a recap.
Tales from the kingdom
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 27/01/2014
» Using one's national language sometimes has a downside. Among the obvious disadvantages are communication barriers and the low exposure of local literature on the international scene.
Running high on inspiration
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 26/05/2014
» A generally agreed-upon milestone for books on running was the release of world-renowned Japanese author and marathon runner Haruki Murakami’s What I Talk About When I Talk About Running in 2007. Dubbed as the “little book on running”, it was unique for its insights and musings on the activity.
Taking an active role
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 07/07/2014
» Oraya Sutabutr has spearheaded many urban environmental campaigns, such as the Quiet Bangkok anti-noise-pollution effort, the Bangkok Bicycle Campaign, the Big Tree Project and the recent Big Trees Project’s Farmers’ Friend Rice that creates direct link-ups between organic rice growers in Yasothon province and consumers in Bangkok.
A rosy view from Pink
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 27/10/2014
» Rising sales of e-books have some wondering about the future of physical books. However, the popularity of illustrated novels suggests paper books are here to stay.
Environment for disaster
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/12/2014
» The year 2014 hasn't been entirely memorable — in a good way, at least — when considering the progress of environmental campaigns.