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The gift of literature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/09/2025
» Hailing from a rural village, Hin Pa toils back-breaking hours until he runs into his childhood friend, Bak Berd, who makes a living as a parasailor in Phuket. Spurred by his invitation, Hin Pa relocates to the island for better opportunities. In a memorable scene, a traveller hands him a book midair. Who would foresee that it inspires him to read more, venture into painting and cycle around the world?
Voices of change
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 31/03/2025
» What if a media crew goes to great lengths to construct rather than record an event? With this question at heart, Asst Prof Viroj Suttisima, a lecturer at Bangkok University's Faculty of Communication Arts, illuminates the dark side of media ethics in his short story The Last Night Of A Documentary Filmmaker -- winner of the Phan Waen Fah Award in 2024.
Fraternal dialogue
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 06/07/2022
» Reminiscent of the scene in Oscar-nominated film The Two Popes where Cardinal Julio Bergoglio (Jonathan Price) was led by the Swiss Guards up the long staircase to have audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) at the Apostolic Palace, a group of Buddhist monks and laymen were guided by soldiers in colourful uniform towards the private quarters in Vatican City. Dazzling and brilliant shades of yellow and saffron worn by Theravada and Mahayana delegations contrasted strongly with Renaissance frescoes decorating walls and ceilings.
Jan 1 reopening of Maya Bay confirmed
Online Reporters, Published on 19/12/2021
» Maya Beach will definitely reopen to tourists on Jan 1 but swimming will be off-limits, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.
Coral-damaging sunscreens banned in marine parks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/08/2021
» Sunscreen products with chemical compounds that are harmful to coral are now prohibited from being used in Thai marine national parks, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation said on Wednesday.
National parks to close every year
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/05/2020
» The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) has announced a plan to temporarily close national parks nationwide every year even after Covid-19.
Beauty duty
Life, Story: Noko, Published on 25/02/2020
» Restoring work-life balance may have been a New Year's resolution for many people. Three Thailand has backed up behavioural and lifestyle changes to achieve this goal through videos of 13 personalities, from all walks of life, in its new campaign themed "Find Your Own Balance And Rhythm".
Phu Kradueng fires 'under control'
APINYA WIPATAYOTIN, Published on 17/02/2020
» A bushfire in Loei's famous Phu Kradueng National Park was finally brought under control on Monday morning, after destroying about 3,400 rai of forest.
Fruit of the organic bloom
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 07/12/2019
» Kittiwat Wasuratdechapong looks back at his chemically treated orange orchards, which left him in financial ruin, with despair.
By God's grace
Life, Arthur Jones Dionio, Published on 20/11/2019
» Catholics in Thailand and Indochina eagerly await the arrival of Pope Francis in what the local church frames as an auspicious visit marking the 50th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Thailand and the Vatican. At least 60,000 people from around the country have confirmed to attend the Mass celebrated by the Pope at National Stadium and the adjacent Chulalongkorn University Stadium. Catholics from neighbouring countries have been asked to limit their numbers as officials fear logistical problems may occur that day.