Durian: The King of Fruits
In the past month or so you may have walked pass some durians or at least been caught off guard by its strong smell. Though available all year round, the durian season starts around April as it tastes best before
Life in the Time of Social Networks
Advancements in technology have changed how we consume news and information considerably over the past few decades. Growing up in a time before the internet existed, news or information consumed then came to us through a handful of forms. To
Sustainable Finance for a Dust-Free Future
In the past few months there has been a new phenomenon in Bangkok and other major cities around the country: public awareness and knowledge with regard to air pollution has grown exponentially and people are demanding that action be taken.
A Taste of Sweet Success
For many, the dream to turn a hobby into a small business remains just that, a dream. However, those who do take the bold step to transform that desire into reality can find much pleasure and satisfaction. Wimonwan Santicharoenlert is
Medical Tourism on the Rise
The terms “medical tourism”, or “wellness tourism”, has been bandied about for the past decade. The lucrative sector involves people from rich countries traveling to less-developed countries to obtain medical care. They do so for a number of reasons, one
Unseen Lumpini
When it comes to a place ideal for recreational activities in Bangkok, most would think of shopping malls and parks. Lumpini Park, the “lung of Bangkok,” is a perfect spot for a picnic, exercise, jogging, paddling a boat, or enjoying a
Sustaining Tourism’s Future
This year hasn’t exactly been a bed full of roses. The Lido, one of Bangkok’s oldest and best arthouse cinemas, was razed by the developer’s sword, the longstanding Dusit Zoo closed its doors as well (although there are plans to
The Other Side of Data-Driven Store
If you’ve been following the online trend, you may have read about Amazon’s newest 4-star concept store which recently opened in New York. This physical store stocks only items that customers have rated on average four stars or above on
Overcoming Language Barriers
Like many other Thai students, I started learning English as a foreign language at a young age. Not until Mathayom 4 (Grade 10) did I had the chance to learn French, another new foreign language. Although I can use Thai
Transportation and Escaping Poverty
Last year while I followed my husband to a conference in Finland, I came across an article in the local newspaper discussing “transport poverty” in Finland. This concept was completely new to me and it has since piqued my interest.