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Dragons and blessings at lucky temple
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» The Year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, the start of the Lunar New Year, which is especially meaningful for Thais with Chinese ancestry.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
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.
Missing merit and polluted skies
Life, Published on 21/11/2022
» What does the word Bangkok evoke for you?
PM pledges to take care of ageing on 'Elderly Day'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/04/2021
» The government pledged to take care of elderly citizens on the occasion of National Elderly Day yesterday and assured Thai citizens nationwide of the country's plan to provide care for the elderly.
Digital hub status 'within reach'
News, Published on 12/11/2020
» Thailand is setting its sights on boosting its digital infrastructure and creating an ecosystem that will position it as the digital hub of Asean, a seminar was told on Wednesday.
Pad KaPOW!
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 06/12/2019
» Say pad kaprao and one is filled with warm, nostalgic thoughts. Although pad kaprao is a simple dish, there is more to it than what is typically found at street food stalls. These days, there are many eateries shining a spotlight on this national treasure and transforming it with every imaginable ingredient you can think of. Here's where to find them.
Music master finds new pet, Tye flings mud, Toy's tantrum
News, Mae Moo, Published on 26/05/2019
» The wife of Thai national artist Chonlathee Thanthong is resisting his demands for a divorce, denying claims of assault and insisting he wants to end their union to marry a woman young enough to be his niece.
Live thrills
Life, Published on 25/12/2018
» It's been an eventful year for live music. Life takes a look back at some of the highlights, and looks ahead to what 2019 has to offer.