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    Groups want govt to scrap 4am opening

    Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2023

    » Some groups want the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.

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    Khao San Road to close for Songkran fun

    Gary Boyle, Published on 12/04/2023

    » Khao San Road in Bangkok will be closed from April 13-15 from noon to 8pm for water splashing events during Songkran, which is expected to generate 30-40 million baht a day.

  • News & article

    When art gets stifled

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/11/2022

    » 'Art is short, a case is long," read a banner. Students apparently hijacked the well-known motto "art is long, life is short" by Prof Silpa Bhirasri, the father of Thai modern art, in protest of Chiang Mai University's legal action against its own lecturers and a student who "trespassed" on the art centre to exhibit works, some of which might challenge those in power, last year. It is a case in point for stifling democracy in Thai art.

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    Thailand in Pop Culture

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022

    » Before the words "soft power" entered the Thai zeitgeist, you may not have been aware that Thailand received plenty of love in the world of pop culture, globally. Here are a few of the most memorable ones from films, video games, music videos and more.

  • News & article

    Academics, politicians divided over path to unity

    News, Published on 01/11/2020

    » The political climate has become unseasonably turbulent following the youth-led street protests calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's resignation, a rewrite of the constitution and reform of the monarchy.

  • News & article

    Democratic justice

    News, Postbag, Published on 13/04/2019

    » I wish to thank the 12 diplomats and their respective democratic countries for finally supporting the Thai people. Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai's comment, "It's an intervention in our justice system" is a joke. Without a truly democratically elected government there is no justice.

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    Food for thought

    B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 11/11/2018

    » This week I enjoyed a delicious lunch at Suan Dusit University, my host being none other than the dean of the Faculty of Education.

  • News & article

    Epicurean expedition

    Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/06/2018

    » Running parallel to the Chao Phraya River, Charoen Krung is commonly known as one of Bangkok's oldest thoroughfares -- the first to be built according to modern engineering.

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    MEA holds 59th anniversary celebration

    By prnews, Created on: 03/08/2017, Last updated on: 03/08/2017

    » [b:2x9ta3oh]under the concept “Connecting Smart Metro with Innovation”[/b:2x9ta3oh] [attachment=0:2x9ta3oh]MAE59.jpg[/attachment:2x9ta3oh] The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) on 1 August 2017, held an event celebrating the 59th anniversary of its establishment, under the concept “Connecting...

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    Exotic eats, and where to find them

    Guru, Chris Raufeisen, Published on 28/07/2017

    » At the heart of every culture is food. The smells, tastes and textures are deeply rooted in the chronology of our heritage. Living in Bangkok, we are fortunate to be a home for countless cultures, cuisines and kitchens. How far off the grid can you go to satisfy your culinary curiosities? This week, Guru took a look at some pretty far out places. Here are some exotic eats, and where to find them!

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