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Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 25/12/2023
» There were cheers of jubilation and gasps of disbelief as Thai cinema found itself awash with excitement in 2023. This has been the most successful year for mainstream Thai movies in a decade, a box-office triumph far exceeding all expectations. To many, the 2023 coup de theatre calls for celebration. "We are back!" cried optimistic pundits. But also: "Really? Is it just a one-time cinema party and can we keep the ball rolling?"
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/12/2023
» It's Christmas Eve and we are well into the Jinger Ben season in Thailand (Jingle Bells to the uninitiated). But in these dodgy times one suspects there might not be too much jingling going on. Nonetheless, considering all the gloomy news of late, a couple of weeks of being a bit daft offers a welcome break. So we might as well make the most of the Jinger Ben jollity, like a lady teller at my bank who was sporting some rather cute rabbit ears.
Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/12/2023
» Re: "Farmers given new title deeds option", (BP, Dec 22).
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/12/2023
» Delta Electronics (Thailand), the country's largest electronics company by market capitalisation, targets double-digit revenue growth next year thanks to its manufacturing expansion and product diversification.
Life, Published on 21/12/2023
» Upon the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit, Covid-19 became a seasonal virus and the world was full of hope again as borders reopened and travellers longed to indulge their wanderlust. This lit the torch for tourism to bounce back.
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/12/2023
» With travel back to normal after Covid-19, this year saw the entertainment industry return to normal. Thailand, with its vibrant cultural scene, saw a resurgence of live music that showcased a diverse spectrum of artists, ranging from global icons to emerging indie sensations.
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 16/12/2023
» With fresh funding mobilised from the Stock Exchange of Thailand, Asia Network International Plc (ANI) aims to expand its network of cargo general sales agents (GSAs) across Asia and beyond, partly through mergers and acquisitions.
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/12/2023
» The Department of Corrections (DOC) has denied that its new regulation, which allows for the detention of inmates outside prison, will benefit convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/12/2023
» In a triumphant convergence of nearly three decades of musical mastery, Interpol, who led New York's post-punk revival, descended upon Bangkok last weekend as headliners at Maho Rasop Festival along with international acts like UK punk rockers Idles, Japanese post-rockers Envy and Canada's Alvvays.
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 08/12/2023
» Sourness is one of the tastes that contributes to the well-rounded characteristics of Thai cuisine, a palatable subtlety that comprises sour, sweet, nutty, salty, spicy, bitter, tart and mild tastes.