Fit & Fierce: Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Helps Women Grapple With Defense
Having been sexually harassed in the past, learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or BJJ, at 34 has empowered me. BJJ, focuses on how to escape from an attacker in a dominant position on the ground, so I am able to learn how to escape from a mount or a side control position under the pressure of strong and heavy bodies.
Chula Grace: 1st Trans Man to Walk in Male Grad Gown
BANGKOK — The nation’s oldest university, founded a century ago this year, celebrated another first today when a transgender man walked at graduation to receive his degree.
Thai Flag’s Centennial Commemorated Nationwide (Photos)
BANGKOK — Officials nationwide assembled at 8am Thursday to sing the national anthem as they marked the Thai flag’s 100th anniversary.
Update: Oct. 5 is Last Day to Pay Homage to King Bhumibol
BANGKOK — Sept. 30 is the last day to pay respect to His Majesty late King Bhumibol as the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha will close one month for the royal funeral.
Curtains Close on Filmax, Hollywood Reporter Thailand
BANGKOK — Two film magazines have announced their most recent issues were their last.
Gov’t Proposes 6 Months Paid Maternity Leave, Debate Ensues
BANGKOK — Paid maternity leave of 180 days could be passed early next year if it wins approval from several ministerial departments including public health and labor welfare.
Thai Prof Quits UN; LGBTs Concerned
BANGKOK — Members of Thailand’s LGBT community said Thursday the resignation of Vitit Muntarbhorn, the United Nation’s first watchdog on gender, could slow gains being made globally.
How to Ease Thailand 4.0’s Traffic Torment
Just last month 19-year-old singer Suthida “Image” Chanachaisuwan took to the internet with a series of now deleted tweets expressing her displeasure with the public transportation network in Bangkok – no doubt a common frustration among commuters.
Thai Customs Seize Smuggled Pangolins and Scales
BANGKOK — Thai customs officials say they have seized more than 100 live pangolins and 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of scales from the endangered animal.
Seeking Sustainable Solar Power for Urban Thailand 4.0
As I continue my look at different aspects of Thailand 4.0 and some of the challenges ahead for this initiative to become a reality, I want take a look at energy. It is what runs our aircon, powers our buildings and keeps the internet running. There is not much that can be done in a knowledge economy that doesn’t require energy. Increasingly, where that energy comes from is significant.
