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Chasing a better life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2025
» Over two decades ago, Mai and his family took a train from Surin to Bangkok. Like other young people, they searched for better opportunities in the big city. Initially, they helped with chores in an exchange for shelter at a shrine. Soon, he found other jobs and a place to sleep. Since then, he has delivered charcoal to shops and collected trash. He toils long, back-breaking hours for 150 baht per day.
Snowy peaks and vibrant culture
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/09/2023
» Debris remains the lingering evidence of a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015. With the epicentre in the northwest of Kathmandu, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, the natural disaster killed around 9,000 people, injured over 100,000 and impacted around 8 million. As Nepal began to recover, the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a complete standstill and tourism cracked and collapsed like people's homes.
Saying farewell
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 11/07/2023
» The closing of Seefah restaurant in Siam Square today is putting a hole in the heart of most people who grew up in the 70s and 80s.
Conversations through art
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 03/05/2022
» Following Jim Thompson Art Center's Cold War exhibition series "Shadow Dancing: Where Can We Find a Silver Lining In Challenging Times?" is a second chapter, which depicts the socio-political, economic and cultural scenario of Taiwan and Thailand in the post-World War II period.
Street food favourites make lofty return
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 26/11/2021
» Lofter, this week's subject of review, takes over Central Chidlom's 7th floor space that for the past 18 years had housed FoodLoft.
World-famous Penang cuisine on offer at Holiday Inn
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 31/03/2021
» Penang, which is located on the northwest coast of Malaysia, is famous for two things: its historical port-city and rich, multicultural cuisine.
Street food paradise
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/08/2019
» Up until a few years ago, Banthat Thong Road served almost no purpose for gourmands in search of culinary plenitude.
'Look! Do you see the giraffes?'
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 18/04/2019
» The downtown the Kenyan capital of Nairobi is fully dotted with high-rise buildings like other metropolises. Cars move slowly during rush hour traffic. Like Bangkok where hawkers roam the streets when the traffic light turns red, some vendors in Nairobi held bags of snacks or even fresh bananas to sell to commuters.
Lionising Singapore
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/11/2018
» 'New Sin", chef Han Li Guang explains, is the expression he uses to refer to the way he pushes the boundaries of Singaporean cuisine.
Artistic vibes
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/10/2018
» Old Town Central is one of the oldest yet chic districts in Hong Kong where East meets West in the aspect of history, art and culture. It is a food and shopping paradise for those who look for street food, teas, traditional medicines, books, antiques and art. The newly-opened Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts is a popular destination for both locals and tourists along with the street art and boutiques on Hollywood Street and art galleries at PMQ, a cluster of former police flats on Aberdeen Street.