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Plastic recycling sees elderly pressed into action
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/03/2020
» The term "rubbish" brings to mind objects of no value, unwanted items set to be discarded.
City plots to beautify its many unsightly manholes
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 22/09/2019
» Bangkok's streets are known for their potholes, uneven pavements and, especially recently, unsightly manholes that are posing an increasing safety risk for pedestrians.
Bringing the gift of light
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 15/02/2017
» For many Thais, access to electricity is just a flick of a switch, but for those living in the remote mountainous area of Mae Hong Son, the poorest province of Northern Thailand, access to electricity is still a dream far from coming true.
On the same page
Muse, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/01/2017
» When Nalin Vanasin, a 43-year-old entrepreneur and mother of two, volunteered to work for Neilson Hays Library, she remembered seeing many eyebrows raised. A few of her friends even asked whether people still go to the library. Such a condescending attitude is somehow understandable. In our digital world, physical books are going out of date. Libraries, known as the fortresses of intellectuals for over two millennia, have become relics of the past.
Coursing through a town's veins
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/01/2017
» Narong Tiammek, former deputy dean of Muban Chombueng Rajabhat University, should have felt like he was walking (or jogging) on a cloud. The Chombueng Marathon, a local running event that he created 32 years ago, has become a phenomenal success. The number of registered runners steadily climbed up from less than 100 runners in the first year to 13,040 this year, around 5,500 more than in 2016.
New books worth reading
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 29/12/2016
» From Dust To Dust: A Journalist's Memoir
The picture book-perfect library
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 13/01/2017
» Neilson Hays Library on Surawong Road turns 95 this year. One of the most handsome buildings remaining in the bustling district, the library will close for six months of renovations, starting in March. But members and visitors can rest assured, the lending service will not be affected, and the library continues to ensure its relevance to young readers with a recently launched short story competition (see box).
Our delicate environment
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 19/12/2016
» From the controversial planned promenade on the Chao Phraya River to the tiger temple scandal, key ecological issues from 2016 will continue to capture society's attention well into the coming year
Culture through song
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/12/2016
» In recent years Chiang Mai has become more than just a destination to enjoy the cool season. It has become a hub for traditional and contemporary arts and culture. "Hmong Songs Of Memory Hmong Threads Of Life", at Tamarind Village, is a small part of the northern city's art scene.
Structures that last
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 05/12/2016
» Beauty of design is also in the eye of the beholder. Take Baan Huay Sarn Yaw Wittaya School in Chiang Rai province, for instance. For some, the shape of the place conjures the image of woven carp fish, usually made from leaves. For others, the design brings to mind the image of khanom tien, a traditional triangular-shaped Thai dessert wrapped in banana leaf.