Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated dramatically after Qassem Soleimani, the top Iranian military commander, was killed in a US air attack in Baghdad. But what is the…
Read MoreTensions between the US and Iran have escalated dramatically after Qassem Soleimani, the top Iranian military commander, was killed in a US air attack in Baghdad. But what is the…
Read MoreNew Year prayers are a tradition. Thai Buddhists gather at temples to pray and meditate together and, on New Year’s Eve, to listen to monks giving sermons about living a…
Read MoreAuthentic Thai food is spicy (or extremely spicy, for those who are not used to it). On average, each Thai consumes about one kilogram of chilli per year. With a…
Read MoreWhat you should know about charges against Future Forward Party.
Read MoreThe toy doctor, Yoo Won-Il, brings broken toys back to life. He doesn’t do it for money, because the joy on the faces of children when they see their toys…
Read MoreComuna 13 was considered one of the most dangerous areas in the world, due to violent conflicts between violent drug trafficking gangs, right-wing guerrillas, left-wing paramilitaries and an overwhelmed government….
Read MoreExclusive interview with Timor Leste Foreign Minister Dionisio Babo Soares on ASEAN membership.
Read MoreWhat’s better than enjoying a delicious Cambodian meal with Cambodian friend while you are in Cambodia? Let’s explore the flavours of Cambodia together.
Read MoreThe majority of Britons has decided once again to leave the EU. Johnson vowed in his victory speech on Friday to “put an end to all that nonsense” and “get…
Read MoreTouring Thailand’s Chiang Mai province, enjoying the beauty of the diverse geography, eclectic ways of life and cuisine, not only broadens your horizons, it also benefits everyone and, thanks to…
Read MoreRong Kluea Market is one of the most famous shopping destinations in Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, on the border with Cambodia. To get there, you used to take a train…
Read MoreThe Secrets of Yum Som O We all see the current trend of the ancient recipes being reawakened, studied, and appreciated. But while this is happening, the very ingredients…
Read MoreThe kind-hearted residents of Mariupol City, in south-eastern Ukraine, have had an inspired idea to help the city’s homeless survive region’s bitterly cold winter. They festoon trees with warm hats,…
Read MoreTravel while volunteering : Make the world a better place Exploring a world of unfamiliar places to gain life experiences, offer what you have to the society and get positive…
Read MoreDedicated Filipino street educators, psychologists and social workers, working for the Tulay Ng Kabataan Foundation (TNK), are sent to the shanty towns, slums and dumpsite of Manila to persuade children…
Read More‘Chickenisation’ a project created by authorities in the Indonesian city of Bandung, aims to distract youngsters from their gadgets. Around 2,000 four-day-old chicks will be handed out to pupils, at…
Read MoreClimate change, air pollution and marine debris are the major concerns in environmental cooperation between China, Japan and South Korea over the next five years. At the 21st Tripartite Environment…
Read MoreShinzo Abe has become Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, breaking a record set over a century ago. “Each and every day I have done my best to carry out the policies…
Read MoreThai PBS World reporter interviews Father Joseph Anucha Chaiyadej, Director of the Catholic Church’s media relations in Thailand, about Pope Francis Thailand visit.
Read MoreSince last Tuesday, Venice has been facing the worst flooding in its history. It is being caused by, what is known locally as, “acqua alta”, or unusually high tides, which…
Read MoreThanathorn’s political future will be decided on Nov 20. #ThaiPBSWorld
Read MorePope Francis sends his greetings to the people of Thailand ahead of his visit to the country from the 20th to the 23rd of November, according to Vatican News. Pope…
Read MoreAs Loy Krathong festival passes for another year, once again there have been many reports of sky lanterns causing fires and disruption to air traffic. Thai PBS World asked the…
Read MoreSince 2011, Syria is in the grip of a civil war. Children born since then have only known the tragedy and destruction. Walid Abu Rashed, a Syrian puppeteer tries to…
Read MoreThe Thai government has a clear roadmap to the phasing out of single-use plastic bags and the recycling of plastic waste. For island communities, however, there are limitations on efficient…
Read MoreThailand has drawn up a roadmap for tangible management of plastic waste. Regionally, ASEAN has endorsed the Bangkok Declaration on Combatting Marine Debris and the ASEAN Framework of Action on…
Read MorePlastic waste dumped into the sea is posing an increasingly serious threat to marine life, with more and more rare marine species dying after eating plastic debris. An even greater…
Read MoreSaype, a French artist has created a fresco of two hands intertwined with biodegradable paints ahead of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall
Read MoreRiver pollution is a big problem in many countries, just like the Klang River, which runs through Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. Here, a group of volunteers work hard to clean…
Read MoreThe Silver Spitfire, a British single-seat fighter aircraft, which played a pivotal role in WWII, landed in Thailand on October 29th, 2019, the latest country on its journey to visit…
Read MoreMalaysia is ranked as the world’s 8th largest dumper of garbage into the sea. Several academics have blamed the marine waste pollution crisis on the abject indifference to the problem…
Read MoreMalaysia imports a huge amount of industrial waste for recycling, after China banned similar imports. The country has earned the unenviable reputation of being the “garbage dumping ground for…
Read MoreKhun Winittha Jitkree will take the audience to small communities, in and around Manila, to see how they turn garbage into something of value to the communities.
Read MoreKhun Winittha Jitkree will take the audience to the main river in Manila, which is also the main source of water, take a look at the way of life and,…
Read MoreA circular economy is basically a system which uses advanced technology to eliminate waste by re-using it as a resource. Dr. Kanit Sangsubhan, Secretary General of the Eastern Economic Corridor…
Read MoreEpisode 4 of the ASEAN Waste Crisis A separate Thai PBS team, led by Winittha Jitkree, will take the audience to the Philippines, another ASEAN member country, which is among…
Read MoreEpisode 3 of the ASEAN Waste Crisis documentary focuses on joint efforts by Indonesia’s private sector and religious organizations to address the plastic waste problem. The Thai PBS team, led…
Read MoreA new documentary, ‘ASEAN Waste Crisis’, looks at the catastrophic plastic waste problem facing ASEAN countries, especially Indonesia, Malaysia, The Philippines and Thailand. Phongsathat Sukhaphong is in Indonesia, tracking the…
Read MoreThailand, Chair of ASEAN in 2019, successfully gained the agreement of all 10 member states for “The Bangkok Declaration on Combating Marine Debris in the ASEAN Region” at the 34th…
Read MoreThere are situations that recall the lessons from the past. Questions arise, and we ask ourselves, what have we done to get here? With the new…
Read MoreAnocha Panjoy was kidnapped by North Korean secret agents 41 years ago. Why should Thai society, especially those who were born after the incident occurred, care about her disappearance?
Read MoreHip hop is one of the world’s most popular musical genres, especially in Thailand. A lot of teenagers today love to listen to songs that contain rap. Thai PBS World…
Read MoreCrowds in a Chinese eatery ignore their drinks to gather adoringly around four fluffy white ducks, phones poised ready for pictures, at the latest addition to the country’s growing list…
Read MoreToday, the role of China in the world has dramatically increased in importance, both in terms of the economy and politics, according to a speech given by President Xi Jinping…
Read MorePowerful Typhoon Hagibis brings strong waves to the southern tip of Japan’s Izu Peninsula. It is forecast to crash into land in central or eastern Japan early Saturday evening, packing…
Read MoreA viral clip on Twitter posted by the Los Angeles Police Department has racked up more than 300,000 views. Several Twitter users have urged that the singer’s talent not go…
Read MoreBiryani has always been a long staple in Bangkok. Used to be called “Khao Buri” after the early local pronunciation of the term, a real…
Read MoreThai PBS World: October 4, 2019 : international experiences to meet sustainable transport
Read MoreThough flooding in the northeastern parts of Thailand has gradually receded, experts are still concerned that many areas in the country are likely to be facing more floods at least…
Read MoreBangkok and surrounding provinces have been blanketed by PM2.5 particles exceeding safe level for more than a week. The good news is that things are returning to normal today.
Read MoreThe International Technology Talent Show IEEE YESIST 12: Age of Innovation 2019. For students and young professionals to showcase their innovative ideas to solve humanitarian and social issues affecting the…
Read MoreWe want climate justice, and we want it now The crisis is an emergency. There is no planet-B Lilly and multigeneration environmental activists fight to raise climate change awareness.
Read MoreTeenage activist Greta Thunberg angrily denounced world leaders on Monday for failing to tackle climate change, unleashing the outrage felt by millions of her peers in the heart of the…
Read MoreFind out what so fascinating about Chiang Mai, which makes it became the best digital nomad destinations? And what is it like to be living and working in the north…
Read MoreCreativity knows no boundaries. And leftover could be turned into a new, tasty, hearty dish. Case in point is the heirloom delicacies from Nai Lert’s family whose economically-wise recipes have…
Read MoreSee Thailand through the eyes of Michael Yon, an American writer and former Special Forces soldier, who specializes in covering crises. What does he think about Thai politics and why…
Read MoreRyuki Kawasaki, a Michelin Star chef, is globetrotting to enhance his expertise in modern French cuisine, from Japan, to Paris, London and Las Vegas. Recently, he stays in Bangkok for…
Read MoreThe Office of the Chiang Mai Municipality adopted The idea of recycling used plastic straws and made into pillows and beds for bedridden patients.
Read MoreAll glittering and gold, complete with contemporary anecdotes, modern, and many marvellous special effects, the royal-court-style Khon, or Khon Luang, which is the high art form of the traditional Thai…
Read MoreIs it true that selling waste can produce a big income? Is it true that some people bought a lot of land by selling waste? Let’s find out together!
Read MoreIf you have just one meal in Thailand, curry and rice or Khao Gaeng should be the one to try. If you are into the real, traditional ways of Thai…
Read MoreNeak Piseth a Cambodia student whose life journey involves a lot of challenges. He is one of Cambodian students who are fighting through socio economic hardships to obtain high education…
Read MoreMali, an environmentally friendly youngster A 6 year old girl who lives in Chiang Mai After school, Mali and her mother walk around the school area with a bag to…
Read MoreAs Thailand has become an ageing society, the government aims to increase birth rate commence in January 2020. Let’s take a look at the life of a new mum, who…
Read MoreFish Koey, one of the most popular food’s ingrediant in Thailand. What is fish Koey? How to make it? How to find it? And in what dishes can Koey be…
Read MoreMess around and have some fun to release your creativity with painting in Singapore art studio.
Read MoreThe first Mor Lam Puppets made from Sticky rice Baskets(Kratib) in the world. Na Dun District, Maha Sarakham Province. The performance of Mor Lam Puppets, Mainly uses the puppets accompanied…
Read MoreWhat is the origin and purpose of Japanese tea ceremony? Why there is a lot of process to drink just only a cup of tea? Let’s find out together.
Read MoreKite is one of the Thai folk play which is still popular in part of southern Thailand. Let’s explore the type of kites and get them flying together.
Read MoreBy Ohhappybear There is something about people on the fringes that always intrigues me. We have lived, for too long, in a world that pay too much attention to mainstreams….
Read MoreLGBTQ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer or questioning. These terms are used to describe a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. In the past, being…
Read MoreAfter the 10 week long of protests and demonsteations in Hongkong over the controversial extraditon bill, people around the world turn their attention to the financial hub. What is really…
Read MoreBy Ohhappybear The rising of the so-called ‘nationalism’ movement everywhere provoked my thoughts. So did things people say out loud now, how homogenous a country should be so it is…
Read MoreSarawut Threeintong a 15 years salaried employee in Bangkok turned to be a farmer. “I intend to develop farming. My passion is “don’t be in agriculture for business, but for…
Read MoreRyuki Kawasaki, a Michelin Star chef, is globetrotting to enhance his expertise in modern French cuisine, from Japan, to Paris, London and Las Vegas. Recently, he stays in Bangkok. We…
Read MoreThai PBS has a chance to go to the Philippines to cover the news on the on-going war on drug- the policy introduced by President Rodrigo Duterte even since he…
Read MoreThai PBS World spends one day with Phetchompoo Kijburana a young Member of Parliament from the Action Coalition for Thailand.
Read MoreThe Belt and Road Initiative is the project that was launched by Xi Jinping in 2013 to connect mainland China to the new markets in different countries. Now China have…
Read MoreThere will be 11 new MRT stations in Bangkok, and 4 of them are very special. The 4 are underground train stations at Wat Mangkorn, Samyod, Sanamchai and Itsaraphap, all…
Read MoreFuture forward party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, in his interview with Thepchai Yong on July 24th, said he is not a divisive figure as claimed by his critics, blaming social media…
Read MoreIn an exclusive interview with Nattha Komolvadhin on July 5th, H.E. Mr. Waldemar Dubaniowski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Thailand, remained positive about the future of the European…
Read MoreAssoc. Prof. Dr. Jade Donavanik, former adviser to the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) and Dean of the Faculty of Law at Dhurakij Pundit University, told Thai PBS World last Thursday…
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