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A destination within a destination
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 29/10/2025
» In all of my years in Thailand and numerous visits to Phuket, it was time to venture into the unseen… to places I’ve never been before.
A push for sustainability
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/06/2022
» In 2014, Romtham Khumnurak -- a student at the Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University (TU) -- enrolled in TU 100 Civic Engagement, which required students to observe TU's waste management system. After Romtham saw a large stinky garbage pile there, it dawned on him that everyone is involved in the waste issue. Five years later, Romtham and five other colleagues established an environmental online media, Environman, which currently has more than 564,000 followers and is available on several platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Exploring 'Inner Space'
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/06/2022
» When Narot Keereetaweep returned from scuba diving to his accommodation in the Maldives, he noticed a 2m-long nurse shark behind another ship. As an amateur underwater photographer, Narot did not hesitate to take photos of the creature.
Have yourself an eco-friendly 2022
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 03/01/2022
» Before the end of the year, many people start their new plans to improve their wellness and sustain their work-life balance, or try new things and break old bad habits. For example, quitting smoking, doing more exercise and getting a better night's sleep. Seemingly, most of these goals lead to positive changes in personal and professional life. In fact, new year resolutions could make an even bigger impact, and enact social change, if you decide to make your life a little greener for future generations and the world.
Adored and endangered: the complex world of the Japanese eel
AFP, Published on 14/12/2021
» HAMAMATSU: Tsuyoshi Hachisuka gently places skewered eel on a grill, preparing a much-loved Japanese delicacy that is now so endangered it commands eyewatering prices and the attention of international traffickers.
Innovating for a better tomorrow
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/11/2021
» Innovative ideas can help develop a country. So in order to encourage people to think outside the box, the National Innovation Agency (NIA) named "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers 2". These 100 people are recognised for inspirational ideas, works and achievements in six categories -- artists, designers, social movers, technology entrepreneurs, creative entrepreneurs and knowledge providers. The long list includes public figures and specialists from different fields.
Speak up for the sea
Life, Noko, Published on 08/06/2021
» Since 2012, Biotherm has raised awareness on ocean conservation through its Water Lovers programme and partnerships with activists, artists and NGOs.
A deal to save the planet
Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 04/09/2020
» The rising temperature of Earth's climate is wreaking havoc on our ecosystems by generating extreme changes in the weather, unresolved seasonal changes, and ecological damage. While there is ample evidence to suggest climate change took place even in prehistoric times, scientists have observed that the rate and degree of change since the mid-20th century has been accelerating, concluding that human activity has been the major driving force underlying this drastic transformation.
Youth meet targets environment
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 27/10/2019
» Following the theme of Thailand's chairmanship of Asean this year, young leaders from the region chose "Advancing Partnership for Sustainability" as their own motif at a recent event.
Tuna fetches record $3m at Tokyo auction
The Associated Press, Published on 05/01/2019
» TOKYO: A 278-kilogramme bluefin tuna sold for a record 333.6 million yen (US$3 million) in the first auction of 2019 on Saturday, after Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market was moved to a new site on the city’s waterfront.