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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.
A story told through art
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/05/2025
» As a bustling neighbourhood in Singapore's East Coast, Bedok Town Square has experienced a kaleidoscopic turn of events. No sooner had it hosted a polling station earlier this month than it conjured a transient art space, inviting everybody to find their place in an ever-shifting world at the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA).
Take a trip to Samut Songkhram with Siam Society
Life, Published on 04/09/2024
» Siam Society is holding a leisurely one-day trip to visit several sites of interest in the orchard areas along the canals and rivers of Samut Songkhram, the smallest province in Thailand, on Oct 5.
Legends save lives
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 26/08/2024
» One sunny morning in late 2004, the Moken people of the Surin Islands in the Andaman Sea witnessed an alarming phenomenon -- the seawaters suddenly receded even as the placid weather remained unchanged. For Moken elders, this was a harbinger of the Laboon, the furious god of the waves who is said to wreak devastation once every two generations. The entire community evacuated to higher ground.
A shark in the Seine?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/06/2024
» Who doesn't love shark movies? Watching a predatory creature attack can provide a rush of adrenaline as well as entertainment. Yet, it's been a while since we've seen a captivating shark film. Ever since the release of Jaws (1975) and more modern offerings like Deep Blue Sea (1999) and The Shallows (2016), subsequent shark films have grown increasingly absurd.
Explore Thon Buri temples with Siam Society
Life, Published on 11/06/2024
» Siam Society is holding a one-day trip to lesser-known temples and their Buddhist murals in the Thon Buri area of Bangkok on July 7.
A silent menace
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/12/2023
» In factory farms, animals live in limited spaces and unsanitary and stressful conditions which can lead to illness and disease. To prevent this, antibiotics are routinely mixed into the drinking water or food. However, the overuse of antibiotics can lead to growth of antimicrobial resistant bacteria, commonly known as superbugs, or bacteria and fungi that are resistant to drugs designed to kill them.
Thailand Winter Festival set to kick off
Life, Published on 16/11/2023
» The "Delightful Colours Of The River, Loi Krathong Celebrations 2023" will light up the waterways to mark the beginning of the Thailand Winter Festival, which also features the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok, Vijit Chao Phraya, and Amazing Thailand Countdown and Amazing Thailand Passport Privileges.
Row to raise awareness for farm animals
Life, Published on 16/11/2023
» World Animal Protection Thailand has initiated the "Rowing For Farm Animals" campaign to foster public engagement and raise awareness on the peril posed by superbugs contamination in public waterways.
A sustainable paradise
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/11/2023
» Lying back in a cosy beach chair and tuning in to the sound of the waves may be the easiest way to unwind and let go of tension. Rainfall not only brings out the beauty of Mother Nature, but it also hydrates the lush surroundings, soothing our fatigued eyes and elevating our spirits.