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Progressive learning is something very new, even alien to most people, especially in Asian countries which focus very much on test results and rankings. But even though it is a fairly new concept for many, more and more schools in Thailand are being founded on the concept of learning through play, child-centered education or Phenomenon-based
In Thailand’s greying society, the elderly are leading more active lives in every sense Songkran is not just about splashing water but is also an occasion to pay respect to the elderly, a tradition that started during the administration of late PM Prem Tinsulanonda. But people aged 60 and over are no longer the same
What will you encounter when you are getting older? You will experience the great magnitude of physical and mental health changes resulting from the aging process, the transition from healthy status to increased frailty and vulnerability. Frailty is one of the common geriatric syndromes (CGS). It is relatively high in those living in the community
The world’s most expensive painting, the “Salvator Mundi”, maybe the work of Leonardo da Vinci after all, with several media reports contradicting doubts raised in a French documentary. The painting, however, has not been seen in public since it was bought for $450 million by the Saudi royal family at a 2017 Christie’s auction. “The Savior
NASA’s Ingenuity mini-helicopter has survived its first night alone on the frigid surface of Mars, the US space agency said, hailing it as “a major milestone” for the tiny craft as it prepares for its first flight. The ultra-light aircraft was dropped on the surface on Saturday after detaching from the belly of the Perseverance
A procession of floats carried the mummified remains of 22 pharaohs, including Egypt’s most powerful ancient queen, through Cairo Saturday evening, in an eye-catching parade to a new resting place. Under hefty security, the mummies were driven on floats seven kilometres (four miles) across the capital from the iconic Egyptian Museum to the new National
Visitors to Narathiwat are guaranteed to find serenity in the Sirindhorn Peat Swamp Forest Like the few ancient forests that remain around the world, Thailand’s last peat swamp forest abounds in tales of mystery and imagination Local lore in Narathiwat province has it that Toh Daeng – an old Muslim woman who dabbled in black
The Ancient City in Samut Prakan is the latest attraction to benefit from some stunning illuminations Inspired by the successes of the illuminated festivals in Chiang Rai at Singha Park and Wat Rong Khun, organiser Index Creative Village Plc is bringing back its spectacular “Village of illumination” show, this time to the Ancient City (Muang
Experts offer some tips on how people can avoid the dangers associated with a sweaty summer day Summer has officially come to Thailand. The season is the best time for kids and parents to spend quality time together on a summer trip on the beach, but it can also be the worst time of year
A hotel in Thailand’s Sukhothai province, the business of which has suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has remodeled itself into an outdoor barbecue restaurant, with large model dinosaurs. The dinosaur-themed eatery is located near Sukhothai airport, where customers, especially families, can enjoy a barbecue, watch the sunset and take pictures with the large dinosaurs.
A look at some of the best known and rare Thai dishes that scream out for eating in the hottest season When the temperature soars, most of us make for the freezer and drop a few ice cubes into a refreshing glass of water, soda or beer. Ice though is a relatively new concept and
Well-heeled Saudis frolic in an artificial oasis built on salmon-coloured dunes, splashing the cash after a year-long pandemic lock-in that dovetails with efforts to discourage citizens from splurging overseas. Coronavirus hobbled Saudi Arabia’s plans to boost tourism and entertainment, new sectors central to a strategy to diversify the oil-reliant economy. But cushioning the blow is a lucrative
