This Week with Thai PBS World

‘Weaving Our Stories’ – Threading an artistic journey

“Weaving has its own soul,” as expressed by ‘Mae Mae’, or the aunties and grannies from a weaving community, became a profound source of inspiration. These words are shared by…

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Fixing Thai education is not just a matter of money

When it comes to the budget for education, figures can be deceptive. Under the budget bill, which was debated in the House of Representatives last week, the Education Ministry has…

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Thai labourer recounts escape from Israel

As casualties continue to rise in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, the impacts extend beyond Israelis and Palestinians to include Thai migrants working near the Gaza Strip. Thailand…

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Internet literacy is a key tool to protect children online – This Week with Thai PBS World (February 17th 2023)

Thailand is among the countries with the most stable Internet connections in the world. The high level of connectivity also comes with higher online risk for the users, especially children. Research shows…

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Why do fewer people want to get married? – This Week with Thai PBS World (February 10th 2023)

It’s almost Valentine’s Day. Many people often take this opportunity to go on a special date, give each other roses and chocolates or even to propose marriage. But in Thailand, the…

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How bullying can lead to depression and suicide – This Week with Thai PBS World (February 3rd 2023)

If someone is perceived as vulnerable, in one way or another, they are often tormented or intimidated by bullies. For many, bullying sounds like something childish or confined to the school…

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The quiet, yet persistent threat of POPs – This Week with Thai PBS World (January 27th 2023)

As we are becoming more aware of issues, such as net zero gas emissions, climate change and waste management, there is one issue that we don’t talk about so often,…

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Yaowarat – Heart of the Chinese community in Thailand – This Week with Thai PBS World (January 20th 2023)

Chinese New Year is among the most important holidays among Thai people of Chinese descent, and when we think of Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand, we might also think…

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Introducing the new “point system” to curb traffic violations in Thailand – This Week with Thai PBS World (January 13th 2023)

Many of us are aware that Thailand’s roads are the most dangerous in Southeast Asia. Even though authorities have tried to impose measures to curb traffic violations, the number of…

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2023: What to expect in Thailand’s future? – This Week with Thai PBS World (January 6th 2023)

A new year, for many people, also means a brand new start, and there are many things Thailand can look forward to this year. In this program, we look into…

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Thailand’s top stories of 2022 – This Week with Thai PBS World (December 30th 2022)

2022 has been a year with a number of good news, scandals, and also tragedies. We take a look back at the stories making headlines throughout the year… This Week with…

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Thailand’s push for bio-circular-green economy – This Week with Thai PBS World (December 9th 2022)

Many countries have announced their commitment to promoting sustainability, including Thailand, which has announced its strategy called the “BCG”. BCG, which stands for bio-circular-green economy, is widely believed that this will…

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Who does Thailand want as the next PM? – This Week with Thai PBS World (December 2nd 2022)

Thailand is expected to hold its next general election in May 2023. With a limit on how long Prayut Chan-o-cha can stay in the premier’s position, many polls have asked…

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APEC Voices of the Future – This Week with Thai PBS World (November 25th 2022)

APEC 2022 is over, but there are still many issues that require immediate action. One of them being sustainable economic growth. What’s also important is the voices of the young…

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Highlights of APEC 2022 in Bangkok – This Week with Thai PBS World (November 18th 2022)

APEC 2022 is Thailand’s first global event since the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s a big event as the last time the country hosted the summit was back in 2003. This…

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APEC 2022: What to expect? – This Week with Thai PBS World (November 11th 2022)

Next week is a big week for Thailand, as the country is the “host economy” for the APEC Summit 2022. Here’s what to expect, and what you need to know….

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Are psychiatric patients more likely to commit acts of violence? – This Week with Thai PBS World (November 4th 2022)

Not too long ago, conversations about mental health started to become something more frequent. However, this does not mean that there is any less stigmatisation or stereotyping of people with mental…

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To write off or not to write off: Two sides of student loan repayment battle – This Week with Thai PBS World (October 28th 2022)

Education should be a fundamental right, but in the real world, it’s a matter of affordability. This is where the Student Loan Fund comes into play, which provides financing for students…

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Cannabis legalisation – what has gone wrong? – This Week with Thai PBS World (October 21st 2022)

Thailand’s liberalisation of cannabis was dealt a major setback last month, after the Bill was rejected for review. Many people have also raised concerns, especially medical organisations, who still believe that…

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Thailand’s gun control remains problematic – This Week with Thai PBS World (October 14th 2022)

The recent mass murder in Nong Bua Lam Phu province was the deadliest mass shooting in Thailand’s history. It has also revealed even more shocking statistics. Also in the program… -Is…

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How will life in Thailand change when the COVID state of emergency ends? – This Week with Thai PBS World (October 7th 2022)

Thailand officially lifted its COVID-19 emergency decree at the end of September, paving the way for millions of people to return to normal life. Also in the program… -Are Thai…

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Garbage in canals remain culprits to city flooding – This Week with Thai PBS World (September 30th 2022)

For the past few weeks, heavy rainfall in Thailand has, again, led to widespread flooding, including in Bangkok. While we might blame the amount of rain or how effective, or ineffective,…

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Uncertain future for cryptocurrencies in Thailand? – This Week with Thai PBS World (September 23rd 2022)

The cryptocurrency market in Thailand has grown over the past few years, with Bitcoin being the most popular. However, the market entered a crisis this year, with the value of Bitcoin…

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Death of a schoolgirl locked in a van: Who is responsible? – This Week with Thai PBS World (September 16th 2022)

The tragic death of a 7-year-old schoolgirl became a huge story in Thailand. It has sparked outrage, particularly among parents who are now questioning a lack of responsibility by teachers…

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Can fashion become more sustainable? – This Week with Thai PBS World (September 9th 2022)

As people become more aware of sustainable living, there are more options being made available to encourage us to do so. One of these is “slow fashion”, which helps people moderate…

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Quiet Quitting – Is it practical in Thailand’s work culture? – This Week with Thai PBS World (September 2nd 2022)

For the past week, you may have come across this term, which has been trending on social media, “Quiet Quitting”. Quiet Quitting, of course, is not about completely disappearing from work…

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