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Resisting industrial expansion
Life, Supara Janchitfah, Published on 02/09/2025
» It took pomelo farmer Nid Pairow a few years to get her crops officially recognised for their distinct quality under the Geographical Indication (GI) programme. Like famous French Champagne, the GI accreditation signifies the pomelo varieties Nid has grown are exclusive to her hometown of Prachin Buri and have one-of-a-kind taste and texture.
Thai author to launch debut novel at Kinokuniya
Life, Published on 01/07/2025
» Readers, Penguin fans and aspiring writers are invited to the Bangkok launch of Stamford Hospital, the debut novel of Thai author Thammika Songkaeo, at Kinokuniya bookstore, 3rd floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, on Saturday from 3pm-5pm.
Cannes 2025: What's on our watch list
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/05/2025
» The 78th edition of Europe's biggest film festival starts today. We take a look at some notable titles across different sections -- Competition, Un Certain Regard, Directors' Fortnight and Critics' Week -- including a Thai film.
The euthanasia debate
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/02/2025
» A request for euthanasia from a terminally ill patient -- a controversial practice that remains illegal in Thailand -- inspired Dr Isaree Siriwankulthon, a palliative care physician-cum-author, to write a popular novel in 2023.
Protect yourself and others by staying home with the flu
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 14/01/2025
» DEAR DOCTORS: My sister and I are roommates, and we are both back to in-person work. We keep getting sick because co-workers with the flu won't stay home and aren't careful. I doubt we are the only ones wishing for a code of good behaviour for when you're sick. Can you talk about that?
Curbing drinking during the holiday season
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 24/12/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I just turned 36, and I'm feeling the effects of drinking more than I used to. My boyfriend and I both have big families, so during this time of year, we have wall-to-wall holiday parties. Last year we did dry January, but this year we want to try a dry-ish December. How do you do that but still have some fun?
2024 movie moments
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 17/12/2024
» The past year was surprisingly fantastic for Thai cinema, and a pretty good one for the rest of the world too.
Carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke harms health
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 01/10/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My understanding is that nicotine and tar are what hurt you when you smoke cigarettes. But you recently said there's also carbon monoxide in cigarette smoke, and that it's even more dangerous. Can you please explain? I want my husband to quit, and this may help.
A total tearjerker
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/07/2024
» While it's always heartwarming to see a loving couple live happily ever after, sometimes romance movies with sad endings can be even more powerful. Films where romance ends in tragedy provide an emotional catharsis for the audience and remind viewers of enduring love. In such movies, the journey becomes more important than the destination.
TK Park to screen Nollywood film Lionheart
Life, Published on 11/07/2024
» After the success of a Nigerian film screening last year, Contemporary World Film Series has announced the screening of another film from Nollywood, an industry that ranks among the top in the world.