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The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
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.
Vacheron Constantin exhibition marks 270 years of excellence
Life, Published on 07/10/2025
» Swiss watchmaker Vacheron Constantin highlighted its heritage and artistry through the recently-wrapped exhibition “The Quest: 270 Years Of Seeking Excellence” at Nai Lert Park Heritage Home.
Their Majesties grace Phuket to race in King's Cup Regatta
Life, Published on 15/12/2023
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana recently made a private visit to Phuket to practise for the 35th Phuket King's Cup Regatta which took place earlier this month at Kata Beach in the Muang district of Phuket.
Memes of dissent
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/08/2023
» It is not as whimsical as it seems. After the onset of the largest pro-democracy movement since the military coup in 2014, university and high school students cuddled hamster dolls and ran around in circles. "Delicious tax!", hundreds of them sang, from a cartoon jingle at Democracy Monument in late July 2020. Crowdsourced from a social media platform, Hamtaro, a shorthand for caged mice demanding freedom, spawned many internet memes, including a greedy caricature of junta leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
Giving students a voice
Life, Thannachanok Sriuaipornchai, Published on 10/07/2023
» Child rights organisations have brought guidelines about secondary students' rights to participate in legislation on hairstyle and dress code regulations to relevant agencies.
Chris-Craft boats get Thai agent
Life, Published on 01/05/2023
» MGC Marine and Charter has been appointed by Chris-Craft Corporation to help expand its market presence in Thailand as well as the Southeast Asian region.
Special deal at Le Méridien Chiang Rai
Life, Published on 27/04/2023
» Le Méridien Chiang Rai Resort has launched its Wonder Wednesdays promotion where customers who book one night will get one night free.
Giving evidence
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/03/2023
» Under authoritarian rule, truths are silenced, censored and mutilated. Yet, many people find ways to tell their stories. It is an irony, though, that a repressive regime is a precondition of creative resistance.
Ibis budget lands in Phnom Penh
Life, Published on 16/02/2023
» Accor recently announced the opening of its latest ibis budget address -- ibis budget Phnom Penh Riverside.