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The unstoppable puppeteer
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/06/2025
» The friendly and familiar faces emerged from the bags one by one: a buffalo, a dog, a bird, a crocodile and a pink-haired duck. Many Thais who grew up in the 90s will not only recognise these faces, but they will also know their names: Cha-ngon, Hang Dab, Jao Khuntong, Khon Loy and Ped Noi. These are the stars of children's television programme Jao Khuntong.
The last stand
Life, Atitaya Teepawat, Published on 25/03/2025
» Hearts were broken when the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) greenlit the decision to raze Scala Cinema, the last stand-alone cinema in Bangkok, in 2020 despite opposition from activists who attempted to save the cinema's irreplaceable art deco architecture.
A gathering of ghosts
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/11/2024
» Among Thai ghosts, the top three legends -- Mae Nak, Phee Pob and Phee Krasue -- have frequently featured in films and television series. According to Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Mae Nak has appeared in over 40 films and TV series while Phee Pob has made over 30 appearances in films and TV series.
Channels of kindness for flood victims
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 16/09/2024
» Villagers in Chiang Rai are experiencing flooding that has so far affected over 9,000 families. Many people, particularly in Mae Sai district, are stranded in their homes awaiting help from rescue officers. Meanwhile, floods and landslides are also wreaking havoc in other northern provinces, not to mention the neighbouring countries of Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. In Chiang Mai, several people have been injured or are missing while many areas in Nan are also currently under water. The floods in Nan are reportedly the worst in 100 years. Several organisations — public, private and foundations — have joined forces to provide relief for flood-affected victims in all areas. To help out, Life has compiled a list of places where people can donate necessities or provide financial aid.
Horror flick Shutter marks two decades with re-release
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/09/2024
» Classic Thai horror film Shutter celebrates its 20th anniversary this year with a re-release in cinemas today. Starring Ananda Everingham, Natthaweeranuch Thongmee and Achita Sikamana, it's one of the horror movies everyone has to see (if you are truly a fan of scary movies).
Calmly dispatched, shooter's lament, thief repents
News, Mae Moo, Published on 20/03/2022
» The Buri Ram ranger who shot his ex-wife's son dead before fleeing into a forest sanctuary last week had threatened to slay the entire family, his former wife says.
Breaking down Covid-19 tests
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/11/2021
» An entire school in Mukdahan province was in shock earlier this month following results of antigen test kits (ATKs) which showed many students, teachers and officers were positive for Covid-19 after the school's reopening. More than 1,000 students were left with no choice but to self-quarantine.
Phu Kradueng fires 'under control'
APINYA WIPATAYOTIN, Published on 17/02/2020
» A bushfire in Loei's famous Phu Kradueng National Park was finally brought under control on Monday morning, after destroying about 3,400 rai of forest.
Thai drag queens hope new TV show brings LGBT acceptance
Reuters, Published on 26/03/2018
» Before his shows at a jazz club in Bangkok, Pan Pan Narkprasert, 29, slathers layers of makeup on his face, emerging after two hours transformed into Pangina Heals, a larger-than-life, purple-lipped lady with a mass of blonde hair.