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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.
Hidden danger
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2025
» Ecological Alert and Recovery Thailand (Earth), a nonprofit organisation, recently revealed the results of a national report titled "Lead In Solvent-Based Paints In Thailand". The study, which tested 55 paint samples from 45 brands sold in the country, revealed that more than 20% of samples had lead levels exceeding 100ppm (the standard set by the Thai Industrial Standards Institute, or TISI). Of these, many also had high lead concentration ranging from 10,000ppm to 64,000ppm.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
Experience the world of Naruto at River City Bangkok
Life, Published on 09/06/2025
» River City Bangkok presents "Naruto The Gallery In Bangkok", a spectacular exhibition introducing the world of ninjas through interactive displays and rare artwork, at RCB Galleria 1-2, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until July 31.
Climate change stories wanted for CCCL Film Festival
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/04/2025
» Changing Climate, Changing Lives (CCCL) Film Festival is accepting short film proposals from storytellers in Southeast Asia until the end of April.
Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
Ever-younger patients appearing with kidney stones
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 18/03/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: Our son had some of the symptoms of appendicitis. His lower right side was aching and he was throwing up. At the emergency room, it turned out that he was passing a kidney stone. He's only 13 years old -- isn't that much too young? How does he stop from getting more?
A taste of innovation
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/02/2025
» As head chef at The Glenturret Restaurant in Crieff, Scotland, which is the world's first two Michelin-starred restaurant inside a working whiskey distillery, Mark Donald's career is defined by his dedication to seasonal British ingredients and modern cooking techniques.
The rise of Thai art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» When Christie's -- a renowned auction house -- began its operation in Bangkok in 1998, some 90% of its revenue came from selling luxury items and 10% from artwork as there were few art collectors at the time. Back then, Christie's aimed to auction state assets following the Tom Yum Kung economic crisis.
Life in a dust-free zone
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 27/01/2025
» "I want there to be less dust so I won't get sick again," said Surakrit Kiatchaipipat, or "Darwin", with enthusiasm. "Then I can go to school and play outside."