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    Showcasing Bangladesh

    Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/05/2016

    » For the past 17 months, Bangladeshi ambassador Saida Muna Tasneem has been promoting her country's rich cultural heritage in Thailand. It is now time to showcase the rest of the country at the Bangladesh Trade and Investment Expo 2016. Held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, May 30 to June 1, it will be a time for business matchmaking opportunities for both sides.

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    Scented masterpieces

    Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 01/08/2023

    » Instead of white paper strips, perfumes are sprayed on black fans that are waved to get a whiff of the scent.

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    Modern natives

    Guru, Mika Apichatsakol, Published on 12/08/2016

    » In Japan, a young person dressed in full traditional kimono in the big city on a regular day is no spectacle. Nor does there need to be a special occasion in India or Bangladesh to don a vibrant saree. So why in a country that far from lacks traditional culture and a city that loves fashion, have we shied away from the beauty and uniqueness of Thai fabrics and traditional style? I mean when was the last time you wore a proper pha nung or chong kraben?

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    An unbreakable bond

    Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/06/2022

    » As Hong Kong's Covid-19 situation continues to stabilise after a spike in cases and deaths earlier this year, the coastal city is now looking forward to reconnecting with trading partners in Asean through travel and business ventures, according to Edward Yau, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development.

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    Alliance Francaise presents movies for kids

    Life, Published on 17/02/2021

    » Alliance Francaise Bangkok will make this Saturday a wonderful break for children and families by presenting two kids movies at 2pm and 4.30pm.

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    A little help

    Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 22/01/2021

    » Year two of the pandemic and families and individuals are still facing financial insecurity. Lend a hand by donating to these organisations, who provide assistance to those facing economic hardship and medical issues.

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    In the heart of the city

    Life, Published on 22/11/2017

    » It's often said that the success of an art biennale, which, by definition, makes selections and therefore excludes, can also be found in the success of the "off", which utilises and gathers the energy of those not selected. Last Friday Apinan Poshyananda, chief executive and artistic director of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB 2018), announced the first 15 artists -- of more than 70 planned -- who will participate in the citywide show, whose venues include historic temples and modern galleries.

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    Playing with a straight bat

    Muse, Published on 30/09/2017

    » Thailand's national women cricketers have been in seventh heaven since clinching the coveted gold medal at the 17th Southeast Asian Games in Malaysia recently.

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    Soi Sesame

    Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 05/10/2017

    » Ryan Dillon knows tables around the world intimately. "There's usually a lot of gum," he says from under a table at the Siam Kempinski's business centre. The American muppeteer was sitting on the floor under the table with his arms raised -- a position where he spends most of his time as the performer of Sesame Street's red furball Elmo. Recently in town last month, Dillon and Elmo were out and about in Bangkok to promote the new season of Sesame Street, which airs on MCOT Kids every weekend on 8am.

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    As Ramadan ends, Buddhist Lent begins

    Life, Published on 15/07/2015

    » Our lives revolve around rites of biological passage at the personal level, and also calendric religio-cultural rituals, manifest in religious, national and international festivals. The religious festivals of Vesak, Phansa/Vassa, Deepawali, Yom Kippur, Christmas, Guru Nanak's birthday and the upcoming Muslim Eid al-Fitr, which falls on Friday and marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, reflect this spirit around the world.

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