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Beyond the Buddha
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024
» As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in an ordination hall and the temple gates were replaced with alloy.
Make aspirations real
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 24/05/2023
» The sight of marine animals being choked by plastics. Cases of extreme weather that seem to occur more frequently. Or the ever-rising cost of energy and desperate need to find alternative, cleaner and preferably renewable sources.
Traipsing around Taipei
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/01/2023
» It had been raining on and off all day, so soaking in a hot spring at Beitou sounded like the perfect way to be warm inside and out. To Taipei's north, the neighbourhood of Beitou sits amid the Tatun volcano group and the Guandu plain, making it one of the most bountiful regions in Taiwan.
Finding harmony online
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/08/2021
» While 29 provinces have been designated as a dark red zone and the government has prolonged lockdowns for another two weeks, people have utilised social media platforms to relieve anxiety and stay connected with the outside world.
Celebrate a Japanese summer at EmQuartier
Life, Published on 10/07/2019
» A 5m-tall Maneki Neko and his lucky family will be standing tall at the Quartier Parc of EmQuartier to welcome lovers of all things Japanese to "EmQuartier Japan Remix", which takes place from tomorrow until July 21.
The soul stirrers
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/07/2019
» Like many other kids his age, Patapol Thanomchan spent nine hours a day playing video games, which brought about many unwanted consequences. Fortunately, this is in his past.