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Breathing in the dark
Life, Nattha Keenapan, Published on 21/04/2026
» Sangyond Loongta, 12, has never heard of PM2.5. Neither has her 14-year-old sister Kamong, nor their two-year-old sister Mauypong. The three girls arrived in Thailand about a year ago with their parents, who pick oranges in the orchards of Fang district in northern Chiang Mai. For much of that year, the children lived deep inside the orchard, helping raise their youngest sibling but not going to school.
The unfinished rainbow
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/04/2026
» Thailand's legalisation of same-sex marriage is often touted as a sign of progress in gender equality. Advocates, however, point out that controversy over gender recognition reveals conditional acceptance.
Traditionally modern
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/03/2026
» Often referred to as "the voice of modern Bahrani cuisine", chef Tala Bashmi -- the UN Gastronomy Tourism Ambassador for the Gulf country -- was on her way to becoming a football star.
Descent into darkness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/02/2026
» Hooligan rage, racism, bigotry and gangsterism are hardly confined to one nation -- they are grim realities of modern society across the globe. In recent years, Western cultures in particular have wrestled with the visible resurgence of extremist ideologies and rising fascist sentiments.
An iconic Christmas
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/12/2025
» It was around 8.30pm on Thursday when I braved the cold to catch a spectacular display at Selfridges London. Hovering above the Queen of Time, Tinker Bell sprinkled an over-100m trail of pixie dust that traversed across the purple-and-blue facade, with a magical tune from Cinderella. It culminated with the 11m-tall Disney Castle, the largest installation to feature on the store for over half a century, in the corner.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
Stand-up comedian invites all to rediscover their inner child
Life, Published on 23/06/2025
» Thailand's leading stand-up comedian Udom Taephanich invites everyone to step into his secret and whimsical world during "Lost In Domland", which is running at the Pinnacle Hall, 8th floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, daily from 11am to 9pm until Aug 3.
German Christmas market comes to Bangkok
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/12/2024
» Gearing up for the festive season, Goethe-Institut Thailand is organising the German Christmas Market 2024 on Sathon 1 this Saturday and Sunday, bringing joy to downtown Bangkok.
Navigating 'rain bombs'
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 17/09/2024
» 'Travelling around is hard, and I'm scared of snakes. Last year, the flood lasted only three days, but this year it's been much longer. Every time it floods, the vegetables I plant die," says Nathanicha Lamai, an 8-year-old second-grader, as she shares her feelings about the flooding that has submerged her home in Sukhothai, caused by the overflowing Yom River.
Kicking the habit
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/07/2024
» To become a professional footballer requires commitment, discipline and consistent training. As a result, most footballers have both physical and mental strength. However, some footballers are vulnerable to gambling and struggle with addiction.