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A Thai scientist changed how the world understands a neglected disease

A Thai scientist changed how the world understands a neglected disease

Jul 31, 2026 | Life & Society

A Thai scientist has received one of UNESCO’s highest honors in microbiology for research that has helped change how hospitals and governments respond to infectious diseases. Dr. Direk Limmathurotsakul of Mahidol University was awarded the 2026 UNESCO–Carlos J. Finlay...
Why Thailand keeps ranking among the world’s best places to retire

Why Thailand keeps ranking among the world’s best places to retire

Jul 19, 2026 | Life & Society

Thailand has been named Asia’s best retirement destination for 2026, placing ninth worldwide in International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index. It is a small rise from 10th place in 2025, but the more useful part of the ranking is the score breakdown. Thailand...
Bangkok’s mall obsession, explained through one very busy week

Bangkok’s mall obsession, explained through one very busy week

Jul 13, 2026 | Life & Society

In the span of just a week, Bangkok’s retail scene got crowded fast. Three major mall projects opened within days of one another: PLATINUM POP in Ratchaprasong, 1981 Soul & Sold in Ramkhamhaeng, and Central Northville in northern Bangkok. On paper, they belong to...
Thailand sends rare Sarus cranes to Vietnam as part of joint conservation 

Thailand sends rare Sarus cranes to Vietnam as part of joint conservation 

Jul 10, 2026 | Foreign Affairs

Thailand has transferred six Eastern Sarus cranes to Vietnam as part of a joint conservation and breeding program aimed at restoring one of Southeast Asia’s most vulnerable wetland bird populations. The cranes were bred at the Sarus Crane Breeding and Expansion Center...
Why Wat Phra Mahathat Is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Why Wat Phra Mahathat Is being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Status

Jul 1, 2026 | Arts & Culture

Thailand has hundreds of important temples, many of them older, famous, or deeply loved in their own regions. So when one temple moves closer to UNESCO World Heritage consideration, the natural question is: Why this one? Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in the southern...
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