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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.
Welcome back
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/12/2022
» As the world has recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic's three-year assault, the Tiger will hand the baton off to the Rabbit. The 2022 countdown celebration was ultimately toned down when Omicron infections quickly spread and the number of new Covid-19 cases in Thailand exceeded 20,000 in February.
Govt targets cost of living
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/05/2012
» Yesterday, the government announced a number of anti-inflation measures with more planned if prices continue to go up.
Plea to give Karen a say in Kaeng Krachan forest
News, Published on 30/08/2021
» Environmental conservation must go hand in hand with the protection of local indigenous communities' rights in Thailand's newly inscribed natural World Heritage site, the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex, experts say.
Six Central Shopping Centers in Bangkok begin administering vaccines under strict public health measures to people registered via Thai Ruam Jai and social security recipients under Section 33
Published on 08/06/2021
» Central Pattana plc., operator of centralwOrld, CentralPlaza, CentralFestival, Central Phuket, and Thailand’s first luxury outlet Central Village, in cooperation with the authorities, pursues a national mission of accelerating mass vaccination with six Central Shopping Centers in Bangkok hosting vaccination centres for the general public.
Three months of edgy grassroots art
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 06/07/2018
» Bangkok's first-ever Biennial officially kicked off on Sunday night with an evening aerobics session on the Chao Phraya riverside at a popular spot for dwellers and sports lovers beneath the Rama VIII bridge. The choice of location -- anchored in Bangkok residents' daily lives -- and the disruptive event itself -- complete with ceremonial opening remarks and a ribbon-cutting moment -- set the tone (i.e. caustic, critical and edgy) for the many art exhibitions and activities to be held in Bangkok and elsewhere in Thailand in the coming months.
A weird and wonderful journey
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/05/2018
» When Roger Crutchley set off from London on a mainly overland sojourn to Australia as a 22-year-old, little did he know that he had embarked on an adventure of a lifetime. Fate had him destined to head towards Thailand instead, which eventually became his home away from home for now almost half a century. And counting.
Book fair crowds a beacon of hope
News, Taam Yingcharoen, Published on 11/04/2018
» Over 1.8 million people attended the 46th National Book Fair & 16th Bangkok International Book Fair from March 30 to April 8, leading printing businesses to express optimism that Thailand's reading culture will revive.
Body of French swimmer found
News, Published on 12/07/2022
» koh chang: The body of a French holidaymaker swept out to sea off Koh Chang during a swim on Sunday has been recovered by local authorities.
Famed national artist Manrat dies, aged 90
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2018
» National Artist Manrat Srikaranonda, a household name in Thailand's music circles with many all-time favourites to his credit, died yesterday. He was 90.