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Bangkok vendors: lives on the streetfront
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 28/02/2026
» For decades, street vendors have been Bangkok’s heartbeat — feeding office workers, day labourers and night wanderers alike. Bustling roads and alleys have long been a familiar sight in the city, recognised by many international travel blogs and tourism rankings for its street food culture.
The pink engine
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/02/2026
» Sorsomrudee Somparn feels that Thai boys' love (BL) and girls' love (GL) content is a source of hope for equality and acceptance. Like other fans, she follows series, concerts and side events, whether at home or abroad.
The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Bridging the gaps
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand, Thailand Inventors' Day 2026 runs until Friday at Event Hall 102–103, BITEC Bangna Exhibition and Convention Center. Instead of presenting scientific innovations, Life interviewed two researchers -- Prof Dusadee Ayuwat and Assoc Prof Prajak Kongkirati -- who are among 15 researchers from nine fields who received the 2026 National Outstanding Researcher Awards as part of Thailand Inventors' Day 2026. While Prof Dusadee received the award in Sociology, Assoc Prof Prajak received the award in Political Science and Public Administration.
Cheers Queers! 2025's LGBTI news in review
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/12/2025
» The year began with a bang when the Marriage Equality Act came into effect, allowing same-sex couples to register their union for the first time in Southeast Asia. But there remains legal confusion and impediments to establishing diverse forms of families.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce
Reuters, Published on 13/10/2025
» SYDNEY - Alphabet-owned Google on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using social media, warning that the government's initiative would not make children safer online.
Why Thai students can’t let their hair down
Kittiphum Sringammuang and Verena Hölzl, The New York Times, Published on 09/10/2025
» The teenager was at a new school for the new school year. But as it turned out, he was not ready: His bangs were too long.
TV host Kimmel says 'anti-American' for govt to threaten comedians
AFP, Published on 24/09/2025
» HOLLYWOOD (UNITED STATES) - TV host Jimmy Kimmel defended free speech when he returned to US screens on Tuesday, calling government pressure on his late-night talk show "anti-American" as critics decried his suspension as an attack on constitutional rights.
Jimmy Kimmel show off air 'indefinitely' after Charlie Kirk comments
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Kimmel's late-night television show has been taken off the air "indefinitely" after the host was criticised for comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, US network ABC said.