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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.
The best hampers
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/12/2023
» One thing that prompts the spirit of Christmas is delicious festive delicacies. Treating your loved ones with a basket filled with gourmet seasonal goodies is always a great idea to boost the holiday mood.
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.
After chaos comes calm
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/11/2022
» The third edition of Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 (BAB 2022) with its theme "Chaos: Calm" reflects obstacles that mankind encountered during the Covid-19 pandemic. Both chaos and calm are temporary states that are interchangeable according to situations and conditions.
Hong Kong film fest kicks off in Bangkok
Life, Published on 20/07/2022
» A selection of six movies from the touring "Making Waves -- Navigators Of Hong Kong Cinema" will be screened in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Khon Kaen over three consecutive weekends.
Making a splash
Life, Published on 14/07/2022
» To mark the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the "Making Waves – Navigators Of Hong Kong Cinema" touring programme will land in Thailand this month.
Meet Korean heartthrob Lee Je-hoon at CentralWorld
Life, Published on 25/04/2022
» South Korean actor Lee Je-hoon will be in town to meet Thai fans during "Lee Je Hoon, On: The Scene, 1st Fan Meeting In Bangkok 2022" at CentralWorld Live, 8th floor of CentralWorld, on June 22 and 23 at 8pm.
In the mood for...
Guru, Published on 11/02/2022
» The month of love is upon us and what better way to show your love for someone than by treating them to a fun-filled St Valentine's Day activity. Guru has collected 14 ideas from vanilla to erotica, to satisfy all cravings.
Power of giving, compassion, hope
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 27/12/2021
» For this season of gifting, Life brings together 10 great ideas where every purchase can also help those who are less fortunate than ourselves.