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How elections amplify our echo chamber
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/02/2026
» This past week, most Bangkokians woke up with a post-election hangover. It's a similar feeling to when you have too many glasses of wine at dinner, or went a bit too heavy for your friend's birthday. This feeling, though, doesn't subside throughout the day with a nice long shower or a glass of water.
Bold new space policy on cards
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/10/2022
» The House Panel on Communications, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy and Society (DES House Panel) will seek expert assistance with plans to develop a space economy policy.
Lisa, Bocelli asked to join Thai countdowns
Online Reporters, Published on 14/10/2021
» Thailand has planned to spend 200 million baht to ask Thai-born Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban of the Korea-based Blackpink girl group and Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli to join New Year countdowns in Phuket and Bangkok to help promote tourism.
The fight for equality continues
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/06/2021
» All eyes are set on the Constitutional Court who will soon decide whether to accept a watershed case in the battle for marriage equality. Permsap Sae-Ung and Puangphet Hengkham have lived together for over 10 years but their marriage registration request was rejected by the Phasi Charoen District Office. In response to this, they filed a complaint with the Central Juvenile and Family Court, which forwarded the case to the Constitutional Court for ruling on Section 1448 of the Civil and Commercial Code that allows only heterosexual couples to tie the knot.
The never-ending story
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/06/2021
» Lawyers are pushing for a new clean air bill to fight ultra-fine dust that has shrouded the country for many years. The annual haze during the burning season that makes Chiang Mai the most polluted city on the planet for parts of March serves as a grim reminder of the problem.
Hemp's benefit the focus of Buri Ram expo
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/03/2021
» The Cannabis and Hemp Expo kicks off on Friday at Chang International Circuit in Buri Ram.
Change is in the air
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/02/2021
» As the Lunar New Year approaches, ethnic Chinese in Thailand are learning to curtail the tradition of burning paper and incense sticks to prevent hazardous emissions as PM2.5 pollution endangers the country.
Phuket launches initiative to become smarter and safer
News, Achadtaya Chuenniran and Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/10/2019
» The boat accident in July last year that killed 47 Chinese tourists has left a scar on the sunny image of Phuket, and raised questions as to whether the famous tourist city is safe for tourists and residents alike.
Visa waiver proposal under fire
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2019
» The Foreign Ministry has asked the government to review the economic ministers' proposal to offer a visa waiver to Chinese and Indian tourists as a part of the government's economic stimulus package.
Five cannabis drugs set for debut
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/05/2019
» The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine hopes to distribute two traditional medicines and three ready-to-mix recipes that contain cannabis to hospitals and traditional medicine practitioners next month, assuming it can obtain enough of the extract.