“No one is born to be a murderer, no one is born to be a killer, all this murder and killing, all these mistakes come from greed and desire”, said Phra Ajarn Anilman, the leader of a transformative therapy program at Bang Kwang Central Prison.
Thailand invests millions of baht each year in scholarships to send its brightest students abroad, hoping they will return home and help develop the country. This investment is at risk, however, if students face unexpected illnesses or challenges like mental health issues without proper support.
In 1991, Dominic Paul Grief, (previously known as Duang Thannarin), was adopted by a British family at just six months old. Taken from a Thai orphanage to the UK, he spent his childhood on the outskirts of London. Now, at 33, he is preparing to return to his motherland permanently.
If you’re into volunteering though, and are looking for something meaningful to do in Bangkok, this story could well be of interest.
Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan was sentenced to five years in prison today, after being found guilty by the Criminal Court for breaching of national security by exposing a confidential Ministry of Foreign Affairs report. According to the charge sheet, on December 17th, 2009, Jatuporn released the report, marked “top secret”, regarding the Foreign Ministry’s
Foreign Minister Maris Sagiampongsa will be appointed as the head of a special inter-agency committee to manage the impacts of the Myanmar crisis, according to an informed source. The source indicated that Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is expected to announce on Wednesday when the committee will hold its first meeting. Since the resignation of former
Thailand’s most popular political party is bracing for a verdict on Wednesday (August 7) that will determine its survival. The Constitutional Court case stems from an Election Commission (EC) petition seeking the main opposition party’s dissolution for its push to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code, aka the lese majeste law. The EC accuses
Think toys are just for kids? Think again. Social media is abuzz with a new trend: meticulously designed art toys that transcend age and plaything status, transforming into coveted collectibles. Recognizing this burgeoning trend, Dataxet conducted social listening from April 29 to May 30. Their findings were staggering: a whopping 4,964 mentions of “art toys”
Police and the family of a missing school director in Lamphun province enter the tenth day of their search for him. Ruchagorn Jaisanti, 43, acting director of a school in Nong Chang Khuen sub-district in Mueang Lamphun district, has been missing since June 16th. Police have found evidence from CCTV cameras, recorded on June 14th,
The Election Commission (EC) has confirmed that the identities of 200 new senators will be unveiled at 5pm today. 2,989 candidates showed up for the national level of the senatorial selection process, according to EC chair Itthiporn Boonpracong. Itthiporn explained that the election officials will initially explain the voting process to the candidates, which should
Chinese, Russian and Myanmar nationals are the three top foreign buyers of condominium units in Thailand, acquiring 14,500 units worth about 73 billion baht last year, according to Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, the three nationalities bought a combined 13,000 units, worth about 57 billion baht, but the purchases dropped
Some companies are starting to hire the elderly. They see the unique strengths these workers have that younger generations might not, and they’re using this valuable experience to help their businesses grow. At the recent “O-Lunla Market #2” event, company representatives offered job opportunities specifically targeted at seniors. All companies recognise the strengths that the
