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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).
Green inventions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/02/2025
» Awareness of environmental issues has driven the trend of producing environmentally-friendly products. Following in this light, Thailand Inventors' Day 2025, which was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand and held from Feb 2-6, showcased eco-friendly products made to save the environment. Here are three outstanding products that were on display.
Tracing loss and legacy
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2024
» Last year, Marisa Srijunpleang, an artist from Surin, created the art exhibition "T360174" which showed how the Khmer Rouge genocide directly and indirectly affected her family. Recently, Marisa created the photo exhibition "Blooms With The Wind Blows", a continuation of her previous work.
Keep cool and cultured at Water Festival 2023
Life, Published on 10/04/2023
» Organiser ThaiBev along with The Tourism Authority of Thailand and other partners celebrate the Thai New Year with Water Festival 2023 in six provinces across all four regions of Thailand, starting this Thursday and running until Sunday.
The best of Thailand produce makes the rounds in Bangkok
Life, Published on 09/05/2022
» The finest assortment of Thai agricultural products are presented during "Kud Thai Market 2022", which is running at the Quartier Avenue, ground floor of EmQuartier, until tomorrow before it will move to four selected branches of The Mall in Bangkok.
Lighting up the sky
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee and Arnun Chonmahatrakool, Published on 18/11/2021
» After the much-loved Yi Peng Festival returned to the northern town of Lamphun last week to celebrate the beauty of Lanna heritage, Bangkok rings in the festive season with the first edition of the International Lantern and Food Festival, which will light up the Ancient City Museum until Dec 6.
More national parks reopen for day trips
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/09/2021
» Two more national parks have resumed services for tourists to spend a day, but not overnight stays.
A stroll down history lane
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 15/07/2021
» Bangkok is once again under strict disease control measures and residents continue to work from home to curb virus transmissions. Although restaurants, supermarkets, public parks and convenience stores are required to close at 8pm, families still have some recreational options available on the weekend.
Making a push for green cover
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/07/2021
» Baan Klong Jan Organic Garden in Sa Kaeo province used to be an empty space owned by the municipality. However, the local community decided to divide it among 50 people from impoverished neighbourhoods. They were allowed to use 200m² each to grow plants and each person grew flowers or trees and by doing so, they converted the empty space into a public space which has brought local people income from visitors and tourists.
The path to world champion
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/05/2021
» Despite being relatively new to jiu-jitsu, a martial art and combat sport adhering to ground fights and submission holds, Pechrada "Kacie" Tan's recent back-to-back victories at the 2021 Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship and Abu Dhabi Grand Slam were no fluke.