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Illuminating the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/11/2022
» Last Saturday, Bangkok's sky was illuminated by a series of grandiose firework displays to mark the start of the 16-night Vijit Chao Phraya festival to promote Thailand's tourism during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit.
Challenges for Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 11/04/2022
» Over two years after the coronavirus emerged, countries across Asia are slowly beginning to recover. In Southeast Asia, economic growth is projected to pick up to 5.1% this year, from 3.2% in 2021. With 400 million people, or 59% of the population, fully vaccinated, many economies are well on the way to reopening.
Temple gets Unesco award
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/09/2013
» The restoration of the principal stupa in Prayurawongsawas Worawihan temple (or Wat Prayun) in Bangkok has been honoured with the Award of Excellence in the 2013 Unesco Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The temple, located in Thon Buri near the Memorial Bridge, was selected more than 47 entries from 16 countries across the Asia-Pacific.