“Personally I like to focus on visuals in my videos, because I like to do things that come from our imagination, rather than just storytelling, but I also add symbolism…
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“Personally I like to focus on visuals in my videos, because I like to do things that come from our imagination, rather than just storytelling, but I also add symbolism…
Read MoreMeet Pitsopa Wansrithong, the brain behind the success of Luna Thai Spa, the leading spa on Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. She reveals how she trains the Vietnamese staff to meet…
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TW: bullying, school violence, discrimination “I have been suffering from gender-based violence since I was young, because I was born a girl in a male body, which is not recognised…
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Two years ago, a driver’s licence point system was introduced in Thailand, in an attempt to decrease road accidents. There is, however, scant evidence that the system really works, as…
Read MoreA new hope in the effort to make Thailand’s roads safer, a demerit point system has been introduced by the Royal Thai Police and the Land Transport Department. These two…
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– National Roadmap – Thailand ranked 9th on the 2021 Global Climate Risk Index of countries most affected by “extreme weather events” between 2010 and 2019. One of the factors…
Read MoreThai PBS World talked to the author of the book ‘The Adaptive Economy’, Djoann Fal. He told us why he thinks that the future of work is “green”.
Read MoreThai PBS World talked to history teachers in a secondary school in Bangkok to find the main purpose of leaning about history and what students gain from studying this subject.
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For the past 18 years, Apinya Tajit has been at the forefront of her fight against human trafficking and forced labour, especially in the fishing industry, both in Thailand and…
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The Ukraine-Russia conflict, China-Taiwan tensions or even the situation in Myanmar may seem far away and irrelevant to us in Thailand. Most Thais wouldn’t imagine that Thailand foreign policy has…
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APEC is necessary, but it needs to be rethought, made more binding and take more action to make it more relevant, according to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aat Pisanwanich, Director, Centre…
Read MoreAs mental health still remains taboo in Thai society, now we take you to a renowned psychiatric hospital in Thailand. Srithanya has always been stigmatised for being a hospital for…
Read MoreEpisode 1 of a documentary about Thais who search for better lives abroad.
Read MoreA former Student Loan Fund debtor told us about the difficulties she had with the repayment process. She also suggested ways to encourage those loan recipients to pay off their…
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“We found that the more you see the less you know and, every time I travel, I see that India is always something new. I thought I had learned and…
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“The kind of photographer I want to be is someone who shows their identity through their photos. I think it’s quite unique, where you can express your identity in those…
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Thailand and South Korea can add to their list of “things in common” their tourism industries, both of which are working to get back on track after COVID-19. Tourism exchanges…
Read MoreHave you ever felt that you are constantly snowed under with work? Or never have enough time to finish the job as you expect to, just because you have to…
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This year seems to be a golden year for Thailand and Saudi Arabia relations, after the 2 countries agreed to restore full diplomatic ties. But what are the elements that…
Read More– The destiny – In 1979, Werner Kossmann set foot in Thailand for the first time. “It was like destiny”, he said with a smile. This country wasn’t, however, in…
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Describing Singapore as a “fountain of knowledge”, His Excellency Chutintorn Gongsakdi, the Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore, said that this is an opportunity for Thailand to learn from its neighbour…
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Foreseeing her future career in the tech sector, Nichamon Han-ithikul decided to study for a master’s degree in data science and machine learning at the National University of Singapore, which is…
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Organised by the Embassy of India, in association with North Eastern states of India, the second Northeast India Festival aims to boost tourism in the region and showcase the cultural…
Read More“The funny but very sad thing is that people don’t know that our words really matter, that one word can really kill another person, another soul. We joke a lot…
Read MoreThai PBS world talks to a dealer at a gun shop in Bangkok about his opinion of Thailand’s gun control, which he said is well-designed thanks to an appropriate screening…
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Thailand is among many countries facing issues with climate change. With many world leaders committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, what has Thailand done so far? Thai…
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“As a leader, I don’t count how many followers I have. I’d rather count how many female leaders I have promoted. If I can do it, so can they.” Encouraging…
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Broken glass can be turned into something beautiful, it’s just a matter of how you handle it. Walk-A Tif will take you to see the ‘urban contemporary’ art scene, crafted using…
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“Rules-based International Order” is a term that we have heard constantly in interviews with the US secretary of state Anthony Blinken over the past year. The reason the US is…
Read MoreBangkok is internationally famous for its night entertainment. With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, this business sector is bound to recover. Thai PBS World talked to the owner of a…
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“When you’re in business, what you have to do is deliver performance to all the stakeholders. It’s the way that you try to deliver the best results that you can…
Read MoreTwo patients with depression tell Thai PBS World why they are willing to be part of the support system for other patients.
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“I think that Thailand is one of the countries with the lowest level of gender discrimination in the finance industry.” Females in finance Kesara Manchusree, who is widely known as…
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Thailand is not the first country to legalize the cultivation and sale of cannabis and hemp for recreational use, but it requires a well-planned approach and preparation to ensure people’s…
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Thailand is an ally of the United States, so there’s a strong relationship of which we have to remain mindful. This is an important country to us, said Lloyd Austin,…
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Education is an important tool when dealing with inequality, be it economic, social or others. Children can escape the poverty trap, whereas their parents could not do so for generations,…
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“Doing ‘drag’ was kind of an escape, a way in which you can be a different character, a better version of you and somewhat super-human. So, I was really attracted…
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“For me, [surfing is] my profession, so it is something that I can do every day. I’m trained at it, it is what I do and it is how I…
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“You know, we are not ordained to gain acceptance. That is not our purpose.” A clear statement from The Venerable Dhammananda, the first fully-ordained female monk in Thailand and the…
Read MoreRecently, the Thai government announced an increase in special subsidies for the elderly who receive the state pension in fiscal year 2022. They will get an extra payment of 100-250…
Read MoreIt is not that common to experience Jewish traditions in Thailand, so this is a very good chance to observe a celebration taking place at the residence of the Israeli…
Read MoreMuslims make up around 30% of the population in Phuket, where the migrant Malays originally settled. Islamic festivals are really famous on this resort island, especially the Eid al-Fitr festival,…
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“I began my foreign affairs service as a Cambodia-desk officer. That was more than 30 years ago and, at that time, I did not have any chance to come to…
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12 years in counseling works, Manus Onsang, Dek-D.com web editor said he met with counseling teachers enough to know they were mostly well-intended and overburdened with non-counseling school work. Though…
Read MoreThere is a saying that “a picture is worth a thousand words”. So, this photo exhibition, by 2 globetrotting Canadian photographers, tells the beautiful story of the relationship between Thailand…
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“Feminism is demanding equal rights for all genders. Everyone can become a feminist, regardless of our gender. We don’t have to believe or fight in the same way, but we…
Read MoreEach culture’s marriage ceremonial traditions are unique. Many contain hidden or long forgotten, but interesting meanings. They can reveal a lot about that culture. The Korean traditional wedding is no different. …
Read MoreThere are 22.55 square kilometres of pavement in Bangkok, just 1.44% of the city’s whole area. Despite the small fraction of space they occupy, the footpaths of Bangkok are infamous…
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“When you look back at your past, how you felt at that moment is still the same, but it’s the way we look and feel about them now which has…
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“The truth is, not every place has been friendly to people like us, because they think we’re going to cause chaos. What we really want is to demand our rights,…
Read MoreThe Chao Phraya River is the main artery of Bangkok. In the old days, it was where everything happened, full of life and culture. So, the river’s banks were where…
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“I am here to stand beside transgender women. I used to suffer from the patriarchy, the oppression and the discrimination.” Transgender lawyer Chitchapa Panich expresses her goal, to tackle the…
Read MoreIt’s that time of the year when we can explore the creative scene in Bangkok. Today, “Walk-A-Tif” brings you to Bangkok Design Week 2022, which has spread beyond its home…
Read MoreExclusive interview with the Nepali Ambassador to Thailand on his hope for the return of tourism between the two countries and more bilateral trade and investments.
Read MoreExclusive Interview with the new EU Ambassador H.E. David Daly on the European bloc’s ties with Thailand, a planned trade agreement, its positions in the region and in the world…
Read MoreStretching from Surawong Road all the way down to the Chao Phraya River, over a distance of about 4.5 kilometres, Chong Nonsi Canal is being transformed into Bangkok’s longest park,…
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“I think making desserts is an art. Desserts are something that fulfills our life, more than other types of food that we eat every day.” The “art” behind Thai desserts…
Read MoreAs pork becomes more and more expensive, some people may have stopped eating this delicious meat for a while. Maybe it’s time for us to get more creative over the…
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“I never thought I would ever become a successful chef, or even be awarded a Michelin Star, because it’s like the Oscars for chefs. I never thought of that at…
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Emphasising how the private sector is the one that needs to lead the country into recovery, Alfonso Garcia Mora, Vice President for Asia Pacific at the International Finance Corporation, (IFC), a sister…
Read MoreAlfonso Garcia Mora, IFC Vice President for Asia and Pacific
Read MoreIn March of 2020, the Thai Government declared a state of emergency. Soon afterwards borders were closed to foreign arrivals due to the stringent measures to curb the spread of…
Read MoreThe coronavirus has accelerated most businesses’ moves online and has caused an evolution in the way entrepreneurs and young generations work globally. Lynn Howard, an entrepreneurial coach and consultant believes…
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TW: domestic violence, victim-blaming, manipulation “Every time you say something against the status quo, call out against the abuse of power, against the people who are privileged and don’t want…
Read MoreHome Away : Colin Penberthy It has been over 21 years since Colin Penberthy quit his job at the BBC in London and set foot in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He said…
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Thailand needs to have a lèse majesté law for national security. It acts as a defamation law for the royal family. The existing version is, however, too short and needs…
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“[Beauty pageantry] is not about how beautiful or how perfect your body is, but women can express who they are, and what they have done for society.” Miss Face of…
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“Being able to feel good from within is empowering… It makes you feel more powerful, and makes you feel more confident [about yourself].” Desserts VS Empowerment “I started this bakery…
Read MoreCNN and some other international media recently reported on a scam with tens of millions of used dirty rubber gloves being exported to the United States from Thailand. The case…
Read MoreAs a cat lover, you might have one, two or three pet cats but, what if you have to take care of over a thousand? Would it change how you…
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Thailand needs to develop its human resources, improve the quality of its education, and get serious about addressing the inequality gap, says economist, Dr. Somjai Phagaphasvivat. He said that dealing…
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“Real-size beauty is about you celebrating your individuality, the aspects of your diversity and the unique qualities you have within you. It’s about being proud of who you are and…
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“A lot of people say that history has gone and it has nothing to do with me. It’s in the past and it has nothing to do with the future,…
Read MoreIn the next couple of years, we will probably see Thailand’s national football team play in the U-20 World Cup final. Salva Valero Garcia, the Head Coach confirms that they…
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“The best part for me is the way I overcome my own insecurities, because after I released XL, I just feel like I don’t really give a s*** anymore about…
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“My passion would always be around environmental degradation of the city where I grew up, which is obviously Bangkok. While doing my studies at Chulalongkorn University, I thought a lot…
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