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Drawing what the eye sees
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2021
» Residents of the Mahakan Fort Community were evicted from their homes in 2017 after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) decided to turn the historic area into a public park. Before everything was torn down, Bangkok Sketcher, a group of artists who draw on location, visited the site to capture the final moments of the community. Three urban sketchers in the group -- Suppachai Vongnoppadondacha, aka Louis Sketcher, Pitirat Yoswattana and Sompong Ngamsangrat -- were overwhelmed to witness the scene and were drawn to the architectural structures that would soon be demolished.
PM volunteers for first shot
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/02/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday announced he is ready to be the first Thai to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in a bid to boost public confidence in the China-made vaccine.
Recognising gender dysphoria
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/02/2021
» For years, Pat* was haunted by the moment her father said he was disappointed that she was not a male. She had not come out intentionally at that time but as the situation unfolded, her father's rejection cast a long shadow over her life.
Capital needs a new approach to tree surgery
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 17/02/2021
» Pictures of numerous chopped down tree trunks scattered near the walls of Wat Po in the Rattanakosin old town area were shared on social media and immediately triggered public outrage.
LGBT community vows to push harder in 2021
News, Published on 15/02/2021
» As street protests came back last year pointing out pressing issues needing change in the country, the LGBT community joined the movement calling for more progress on gender equality too. And although 2021 is not a year to expect any leaps of progress, activism for the cause will continue.
Conference examines citizen's role in SEA
Life, Published on 28/01/2021
» Alliance Francaise on Witthayu Road is holding "Bangkok's Night Of Ideas", a conference and debate on the environmental issues and the role of citizens in Southeast Asian cities, today at 5.30pm. The event also will be presented online.
Media exec Thakoon succumbs to cancer
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2021
» Veteran media executive of the Matichon Group, Thakoon Boonparn, passed away yesterday after battling cancer for a year. He was 59.
Long-overdue end of O-Net exams
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 02/01/2021
» For the past 15 years, the Ordinary National Education Test (O-Net) has been the target of criticism. Introduced to test the academic proficiency of students nationwide in 2005, it has been attacked for its failure to improve their knowledge and skills.
Social issues in the spotlight
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/12/2020
» As the end of 2020 nears, one can confidently say that Covid-19 has probably had the biggest impact on exacerbating social issues in the country.
Top 10 shareholders lose B141bn value
Business, Published on 09/12/2020
» The pandemic crisis has bled the wealth of Thailand's top 10 richest shareholders by 141 billion baht, with Gulf Energy Development's chief executive Sarath Ratanavadi retaining the top spot for the second consecutive year.