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Windows into the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/09/2021
» Despite the government's relaxation of lockdown measures, recreational venues remain restricted and many office workers are still working from home. To satisfy bookworms and those interested in Thailand's rich history and wisdom, the National Library of Thailand (NLT) is arranging an online exhibition named "10 Books From The Valuable Ancient Documents Of The National Library".
Promoting nature conservation through art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/05/2020
» Back in the day when Dr Rungsrit Kanjanavanit was a high school student, his sister handed him a telescope so he could take a closer look at a flock of birds jumping on a Jamaican cherry. Through the telescope, the vivid colours of red and yellow scarlet minivets and golden fronted leafbirds mesmerised him. Ever since then, he has been attracted to feathered creatures and has become an avid birdwatcher.
Seeing the (mangrove) forest for the trees
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 07/09/2019
» Wit and intelligence were vital to the man's development, but for Sanit Aksornkoae, chairman of the government's planning unit, what's more important is a man's good heart and good spirits.
Scientists make coral breakthrough
News, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/04/2019
» Marine scientists at Chulalongkorn University unveiled the world's first coral reef breeding method that utilises the frozen sperm cells of the finger staghorn coral.
A soulful remembrance
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 29/12/2016
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Vanich Potavanich led musicians, soloists and choruses to deliver a heartfelt programme "Tribute To The Supreme Artist Concert" in remembrance of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Dec 21. The performance full of grace and lamentation attracted audiences of all ages, as well as expatriates and music lovers at the Main Hall, Thailand Culture Centre.
Musicians cite their favourite compositions by His Majesty
Life, Published on 18/10/2016
» The viewpoints or the feelings of the composer are strange and difficult to describe. Those who have never composed, even musicians who play musical instruments but never compose, would not have experienced this kind of feeling. We have created the music with such and such characteristics. After that, we cannot take it back. We cannot make it disappear. If it were a painting that was painted 20 years ago, when we look at it again, we might see that the colours have peeled, that it might need some restoration. The colours may have changed, but the colours of music never change."
2010 Prince Mahidol Awards
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/01/2011
» Malaria treatment and zinc dietary supplements were focal points in this year's awards.
Bringing durians back to life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/07/2012
» Floods in 2011 killed almost all the durian trees in Nonthaburi. Major efforts to replant these trees are underway.