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Thailand’s four million migrants: should I stay or should I go?

Pim Kemasingki reports on how Covid-19 has trapped Thailand's migrant workers between a rock and a hard place.

Chiang Mai spiritual oasis: fact or fiction

Chiang Mai has developed into an epicentre of wellness and spirituality luring travellers and residents from around the world. Inundated with vegan and vegetarian

Native Herb, a book by Chiang Mai-based writer Antonin Cee

For many, it will undoubtedly come as an immersion in not so often highlighted aspects of life in Thailand. In five enthralling novellas, this book delves deep into

Jalae Jamuu plays the traditional Lahu flute.

Sacred Sound of Indigenous-Deep Meanings

Jeffrey Warner explores and explains the work of ethnic Black Lahu musician, Jalae Jamuu who plays the traditional Lahu flute.

Kad Mua Market: village life in Chiang Mai

The Ancient House Chiang Mai organised the Kad Mua Market event to provide an in depth glimpse into village life in Northern Thailand.

Editorial: Road rage

Road rage is rife in this country where emotions tend to be kept bubbling politely under the surface.

Reviving the Ancient: The Khuan Khama Community

Kuan Khama is an ancient community located around the north western area of the old city between Hua Lin Corner and Chang Phuak Gate

Editorial: February 2019 Don’t be a hypocrite about the environment; do you every bit to help

In today’s world of free access to information, we are all thoroughly aware of the great damage we do to the environment.

Editorial: January 2019 It is all about women inspiring women

I have put my focus on other matters and neglected my fellow sisters somewhat over the past few years.

The Sop Moei Mission: weaving a community’s future

Pim Kemasingki speaks with Kent Gregory about Sop Moei Arts a traditional weaving business selling high quality products giving back to the community.

Drowning in Debt

A report by the National Statistical Office of Thailand (NSO) revealed that the average national household debt in 2017 was over 170,000 baht.

End of an Era? The slow demise of Bo Sang’s iconic parasols

Cheniphat Thiangtae looks at the history of Bo Sang, the iconic umbrella village and asks whether its art and purpose is terminally on the wane.