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‘Kebaya’ wins Unesco listing after 5-nation bid
Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2024
» Kebaya, a traditional dress for women in the South, has been declared an intangible cultural heritage item by Unesco, after being proposed by five countries including Thailand.
Unesco experts to visit rail project in Ayutthaya soon
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/12/2024
» Experts from Unesco's World Heritage Committee are scheduled to visit the Ayutthaya section of the high-speed rail track construction project next month, a source said.
Legal issues threaten Koh Samui maid's claim to late employer's estate
News, Supapong Chaolan, Published on 27/11/2024
» Nutwalai Pupongta, the trusted housemaid of a French businesswoman who committed suicide in Koh Samui on April 29, might not be able to inherit 100 million baht in assets from her former employer as police have found the deceased illegally ran businesses and owned luxury villas via nominees.
Explore Nan province with Siam Society
Life, Published on 23/09/2024
» Siam Society is holding a three-day study trip to explore the precious natural and cultural heritage of Nan province from Oct 18-20.
(Learn Thai) Thai temple may get World Heritage listing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/06/2013
» Wat Phra Mahathat Nakhon Si Thammarat has passed the fist step in the world heritage listing process.
Red Bull heir hit-run case delayed again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/06/2013
» No trial any time soon for Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhaya after prosecutors accepted his appeal against a speeding charge. He has been implicated in a hit-and-run killing of a police officer last September.
Eating insects: Sudden popularity
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2013
» Everyone is eating insects nowadays, even expensive restaurants (US, Thai, Japanese) but the old traditions of collecting & cooking insects haven't changed much.
Plodprasop stands firm despite criticism
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/05/2013
» Deputy Prime Minister Plodprasop Suraswadi is not backing down in the face of criticism of his planned portrayal of King Mangrai at the Chiang Mai water summit.
Bangkok World Book Capital: Year of reading begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/04/2013
» Bangkokians read average of 5 books a year but with new libraries, book corners & comic book museum, 10-15 books a year is goal.