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Thai Buddhism’s struggle for relevance

What is Buddhism's place in modern Thailand? Pim Kemasingki and Wasitphon Songmuang explore the issue.

Editorial: October 2018

I feel fairly confident that I haven’t trespassed so egregiously upon anyone to deserve a punishment so severe or eternal as damnation.

The coming of age of Lanna architecture

Lanna architecture is on the up, in many cases fusing traditional concepts with contemporaory design. Pim Kemasingki seeks out the those pushing the boundaries.

Damage undone: Chiang Mai women’s prison taking a lead in reform

Pim Kemasingki visits Chiang Mai's women's prison to see how it is taking a lead on reform and rehabilitation.

One man’s vision for Chiang Mai: An interview with Narong Tananuwat

Talking about any of 14 business ventures, ranging from his family’s property, furniture businesses and his position as a Director of the Thai Chamber of Commerce.

Editorial: March 2018 Crime, punishment and justice…a visit to the women’s prison

Gay marriage, anyone? The confounding duel standard of crime and punishment for the rich and the poor is also a long running and depressing global theme.

Seeking Answers with Philosopher Nigel Warburton

I have always been interested in asking awkward questions and have drifted in and out of philosophy all my life.

Editorial: February 2018 We must always keep talking ideas

I have become intellectually moribund. People think that just because I can write well and speak well I therefore must also think. But no.

Do women have a place in Thailand’s Buddhism?

Pim Kemasingki sits down with Dr. Ariya Svetamra of the Women’s Studies Centre to discuss Thai women’s complex and controvertial relationship with Buddhism.

Editorial: January 2018 Who says women have to put up with chauvinism in Buddhism?

There have been attempts by the sensible to encourage temples to at least give some explanations as to why this tradition is still maintained

Lanna Thai coffee hub – the exponential growth of our coffee industry

The mountains of the north of Thailand used to be peppered with opium fields, now coffee grows in its place and along with it a whole new Chiang Mai industry.

Editorial: December 2017 Will Chiang Mai ever become a UNESCO city?

The fact that we got enough ducks in a row for UNESCO’s approval is pretty impressive, considering the lack of direction or support from the local or national