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A textbook case of failure
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/05/2023
» In the past few weeks, there has been criticism of the Thai language textbook Pasa Patee for 5th graders. In the ninth chapter titled "Value Of Life", a rich girl named Yaibua tells her best friend Khaopoon, who is an orphan, that she wanted to die because her parents did not buy her a new mobile phone. Khaopoon took Yaibua to her orphanage where she experienced a meal of some rice, half a boiled egg and fish sauce. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the meal. This made Yaibua realise that happiness comes from a person's state of mind, not material possessions.
Class is in session
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/05/2023
» Last Saturday, a crowd of children with their families, as well as politicians and their supporters, braved the blistering summer heat to gather at the "Candidate Classroom" event where representatives of six political parties discussed Thai education and the rights of children within schools. Styled as a game show, "Candidate Classroom" saw politicians face off in a lively debate with cheers, boos and music filling the One Arena at Stadium One in Bangkok.
For children, food should be equal
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/05/2023
» Food -- how it is prepared and consumed -- can be a reflection of social status. A commonly available ingredient cooked in lower- or middle-class kitchens can be seen as mediocre, but the same thing prepared by a renowned chef and served in a star-studded restaurant can be a symbol of wealth.
New chairman at the wheel for Toyota Thailand
Life, Published on 10/04/2023
» Kalin Sarasin has been appointed as new chairman of the board of directors at Toyota Motor Thailand, replacing Ninnart Chaithirapinyo.
Classical guitarist Christoph Denoth to perform in Bangkok
Life, Published on 11/10/2022
» Famous Swiss guitarist Christoph Denoth is in town and ready to deliver an evening of classical guitar recital in front of Thai audiences at 140 Wireless, corner of Witthayu Road and Sarasin Road, tomorrow Oct 12 at 8pm.
All show and substance
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/09/2022
» Over my 22-year career as a food writer, I've met many chefs who have brilliant palates.
Monopoly launches Phuket edition
Life, Published on 17/03/2022
» At last, Phuket gets its own official edition of Monopoly, which will be launched at Central Phuket, the only shopping centre in Asia chosen to be included in the board game, on Saturday at 10am.
BMA to spend B260mn to renovate Green Bridge
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 13/05/2021
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will spend 260 million baht renovating an elevated walkway connecting Lumpini Park at Sarasin Intersection on Witthayu Road and Benjakitti Park on Ratchadaphisek Road.
A summertime delicacy
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 16/04/2021
» The monumental-looking khao chae has over recent decades been labelled as old-fashioned food. Therefore, young people have had no reference about it while adults have no clue about how to prepare it.
Premium outlet launches
Life, Published on 03/07/2020
» Shopaholics have a new destination as Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok recently opened its doors, at a location 15 minutes from Suvarnabhumi airport.