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Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
AI for the elderly
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/12/2024
» Healthcare workers at government hospitals face an overwhelming workload every morning due to the large number of patients. Currently, robots known as Dinsaw Intelligent OPDs assist staff in screening patients at three hospitals -- Chulalongkorn, Siriraj and Phramongkutklao.
Phetchabun to host Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony
Life, Published on 26/09/2024
» To preserve its distinct Buddhist tradition, the northern town of Phetchabun will host the Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony from tomorrow until Oct 6 to commemorate the New Moon day of the 10th lunar month.
Reforming Thai cinema
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/06/2024
» It has been eight months since the National Soft Power Strategy Committee was established under the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Meanwhile, the Thai film industry, supported by the Thailand Creative Culture Agency, has not seen any significant changes.
A lingering problem
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/05/2023
» For several months, PM2.5 dust has exceeded 50 microgrammes per cubic metre (µg/m³) in many provinces in Thailand, which is considered unsafe. In some areas, such as Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son, PM2.5 levels have reached over 500µg/m³. While some people are aware of the dangers of PM2.5 pollution, others do not take it seriously.
Iconsiam transforms to food truck haven
Life, Published on 27/07/2022
» More than 40 famous eateries are serving over 300 sumptuous dishes during the "Iconsiam Food Truck Bazaar Along The River" at the River Park of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, daily from 3-9pm until Aug 7.
The gods of Ratchaprasong
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/09/2021
» With the easing of lockdown measures, Life is resuming its series of day trips along the Skytrain and MRT network after a two-month hiatus. Although museums, libraries and other recreational places are still off-limits, we'll start with a walking tour of the Ratchaprasong neighbourhood, home to sacred Hindu deities, shopping malls and a sanctuary of street food connoisseurs where you can spend the whole day.
Explore with these virtual tours
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 22/09/2021
» Travel restrictions have spurred virtual trips to explore the world. However, destinations need not be far as there are many interesting places in Thailand to discover.
Beauty and the beasts
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/08/2021
» After three failures in recent years, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has successfully pushed the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Come see the sweet and savoury side of Nonthaburi
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/07/2021
» Yellow, red and orange-brown are the colours of ripe dates available in Suan Inthaphalum Preecha, or the Date Plantation of Preecha, in Nonthaburi's Pak Kret district, a short drive from Bangkok.