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The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
Ring in the New Year
Life, Story: Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/12/2025
» Time runs so fast and now everyone is eager to say goodbye to all the unfavourable things they have endured throughout the year. Here are five venues in Bangkok where they can catch the last night full of fun and ring in the New Year with hope.
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.
Black is back
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/11/2025
» One week after the loss of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, Thailand remains immersed in an atmosphere of grief and national remembrance. While the sorrow is widely shared, daily life continues -- and so does the complex question of how citizens and business sectors should appropriately navigate this mourning period.
A lifelong volunteer
Life, Thana Boonlert and Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/10/2025
» From the day Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother was crowned in 1950, she was the greatest supporter of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej as his reign began in the same year. The Queen Mother always accompanied His Majesty on royal duties in many provinces across Thailand, near and far.
A daughter of the sea
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai and Kwanchai Dumrongkwan, Published on 27/10/2025
» In Chana district, Songkhla province, the ocean is never far away. "You walk out the front door and there's the sea," says Khairiyah Ramanyah, smiling. She remembers doing her homework as a child while dolphins leapt in the distance. The sea was never just a view. It was family.
Designing age-friendly cities
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/10/2025
» 'Over 45% of all districts across the country have already entered a completely aged society. Three districts with the highest ratio of seniors are in Bangkok," said Assoc Prof Niramon Serisakul, director of the Urban Design and Development Centre (UDDC).
TAT launches campaign to boost provincial culinary tourism
Life, Published on 02/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched the "Local Taste Local Thai" campaign, using authentic local food as a magnet to inspire a journey of genuine Thai experiences until Nov 15.
Book expo strikes new chord
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/10/2025
» For the first time in its three-decade history, the nation's largest book fair is tuning itself to a brand-new rhythm. With the theme "Melody Of Books", the 30th Book Expo Thailand will return from Oct 9-19 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, promising not only a vast selection of books but also music, art and interactive experiences designed to inspire readers of every generation.
Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.