Lifestyle
The origin and usage of the word ‘farang’ (ฝรั่ง)
Contrary to popular belief, the word “farang” did not derive from the Thai pronunciation of “Français“, the French word for...French.
Freedom Rating: how free are the social media platforms?
How safe it is for you to express your opinion on social media platforms in Thailand, without interference or prosecution...
“New Normal” Tourism In Thailand: Boat Rides And Eating From Local Fruit Trees
COVID-19 is being contained and Thailand is easing lockdown restrictions. After months of working from home, a short day-trip was...
Online Learning: some parents don’t care for “the new normal”
With the fear of COVID-19, the government has forced schools across the kingdom to implement online learning, but not all...
Thai Chana: losing our right to privacy
There are three issues with Thai Chana. First, loss of privacy. Second, the QR code is problematic. Third, phone numbers...
Bangkok Nightlife: dancing with a plastic face shield
Even if bars and clubs are allowed to return to business, there will be many social distancing rules and there’s...
I went to the mall on the first day in two months mid-COVID
The government launched “Thai Chana or “Thailand Wins,” named after General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s famous phrase every time "Thailand must win!”
The Green Rush: prohibition-era laws need to change
The Psychotropic Drug Act of 1975 labels THC as a Schedule I substance, which has the harshest punishment for cannabis...
PDPA: Thailand’s data protection law will be late, but it’s coming
The grace period for the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has been extended for another year. Regardless, here’s a look...
Coming Home: flying from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
The problem with domestic travel is the difference in rules between each province and the communication of those rules to...