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    Italians in Siam

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/01/2023

    » When Mariannina Zuccaro arrived in Bangkok for her marriage with Mario Tamagno, an Italian architect who worked in Siam from 1900-1925, she encountered a stark contrast between her fiance's self-effacing character and monumental creations. According to Italians At The Court Of Siam, she referred to a photograph of the inauguration of a railway, on the back of which Tamagno listed everybody around King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), except himself.

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    Play along with the Philharmonic Orchestra

    Life, Published on 04/07/2022

    » For the first time ever, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO) is reaching out to invite members of the community to play with the orchestra during "Side By Side With The Thailand Phil" at Prince Mahidol Hall in Mahidol University, Salaya campus, on Saturday at 4pm.

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    A beautiful word of caution

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/12/2021

    » As part of the 2021 UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) competition, artists were allowed to create paintings without restrictions in terms of imagination and ingenuity since there was no specific theme. The results were rewarding. The winner of UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) in the established artist category, Vachira Kornthong, created a mixed media on canvas painting, Land Of Happiness, which depicts the hidden beauty and abundant happiness found in nature. Land Of Happiness stood out with its use of vibrant colours combined with a fabric applique technique. The message of nature conservation that the artwork implies also touched viewers.

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    The high cost of fast fashion

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/10/2021

    » When Natthapat Wangvanichaphan, one of the founders of The Geen, a waste management company, was disposing unused items in her house, she noticed that her old underwear was made from non-biodegradable plastic such as nylon or polyester. Natthapat realised if she threw her underwear in a rubbish bin, they would end up in a landfill. Nylon takes 40 years to decompose while polyester takes more than 200 years.

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    Taking it to the sea

    Life, Published on 19/07/2021

    » Dee* is usually a quiet girl, but decided to speak in front of 300 people to tell them what they could do to protect endangered whale sharks.

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    Not so pretty in pink

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/07/2021

    » Pink Man appeared for the first time on Silom Road in 1997. The chubby poker-faced middle-aged man wearing a shocking pink suit was created by renowned artist and photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom.

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    Beyond the coast

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/07/2021

    » Tall casuarina trees (son talay in Thai) stand handsomely in rows along the coastal line of Wa Ko beach in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Muang district. Branches of those needle-like leaves sway in the wind while soft waves curl up to the shore.

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    Digital concert series will pay tribute to Gen Prem

    Life, Published on 27/08/2020

    » "Sala Digital Concert Series" is a new initiative encouraging music lovers to support artists in their musical endeavours amid Covid-19 measures when going to physical concerts is no longer the preferred choice.

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    HM King's birthday stamps available now

    Life, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 28/07/2020

    » To commemorate the special occasion of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua's 68th birthday, Thailand Post has issued commemorative stamps.

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