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Walking in parallel worlds
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/08/2025
» After release from prison, many former inmates face negative public perception. As a result, it is difficult for them to start over. Even if they want to leave their prison life behind, they find that after becoming free, their minds are held captive by shadows of the past.
Maternal ties
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/08/2024
» Happy Mother's Day! A day dedicated to celebrating the women who nurture, guide and love us unconditionally. Mothers -- our caregivers, confidants and sometimes our fiercest critics -- hold a unique place in our lives. Their roles are as multifaceted as the relationships they foster with their children, which are often marked by a blend of deep affection, tension and unspoken understanding. It's no wonder that the intricate dynamics of these relationships have been explored so compellingly in cinema.
Chinese visa deal boosts web searches
Life, Published on 01/02/2024
» In an effort to promote tourism, Thailand and China recently signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for citizens holding ordinary passports and those for public affairs, which kicks into effect on March 1.
An intimate tour
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/09/2023
» Hot off their cross-country tour last Christmas alongside fellow musicians Hariguem Zaboy in support of their latest album Indelible Stain, the veteran indie rock quintet Desktop Error is back for another musical journey, the Discography Unplugged Tour 2023.
Rap against cruelty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/08/2023
» In collaboration with World Animal Protection Thailand, the song Pai Hai Sood Yood Show Chang (No Elephant Show) by rapper Tawanwad "TangBadVoice" Wanavit was released earlier this month in observance of World Elephant Day, which falls on Aug 12. The video for No Elephant Show depicts the story of a Thai man taking his foreign friend to see an elephant show. Tawanwad appears in the car taking them to the show, with the rapper explaining to the Thai man through rap that behind the scenes, elephants experience cruel training. The music video includes real footage of the abuse suffered by elephants in Thailand.
Protecting the pachyderm
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/08/2021
» One of last week's non-Covid 19 news was about a DLTV (Distance Learning Television) class for kindergarten students, whose teacher taught them the names of native animals.
Jumbos require your urgent compassion
Life, Published on 07/06/2021
» "Foodbank: Battle For Survival" is calling for donations to bring immediate relief to many elephants in Thailand that are being neglected and literally dropping dead from starvation due to the lack of tourism.
Duffy tells tale of captivity
Life, Reuters, Published on 27/02/2020
» British singer Duffy this week explained a long absence from the music scene by saying she had been "raped and drugged and held captive", but gave no details about where or when the incident took place.
Friends and enemies
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 22/11/2019
» People have friends and enemies -- fair-weather and true friends, run-of-the-mill and mortal enemies. It takes an emergency to sort them out.
Tourism convention
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/10/2019
» The Pacific Asia Travel Association Destination Marketing Forum 2019 will be organised in Chon Buri next month. The event will be hosted by the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Tourism Authority of Thailand and Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration with the support of Pattaya City.