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Bangkok takes the spotlight on BBC show
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/06/2025
» Bangkok is set to host a spectacular cultural extravaganza as BBC World Service presents "The Arts Hour On Tour", with esteemed presenter Nikki Bedi. Scheduled for June 12 at the Aksra Theatre, King Power RangNam, this event promises to delve deep into Thailand's rich cultural tapestry.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 30-June 5
Guru, Published on 30/05/2025
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Chadchart Sittipunt: The Strongest Man in Governance
Published on 02/04/2025
» Key Information Name: Chadchart Sittipunt Nickname: Trip Born: Bangkok, Thailand Birth date: May 24, 1966 Known for: Governor of Bangkok Facebook: chadchartofficial Website: chadchartofficial.com
Great debates… and some not so great
Roger Crutchley, Published on 30/03/2025
» No-confidence debates similar to that which took place in the Thai parliament earlier in the week have become something of a tradition in the kingdom, but I can’t recall any such motion ever being successful. Still, at least it gives the MPs an opportunity to share their words of wisdom with us hoi polloi.
I heard it on the radio, a long time ago
Roger Crutchley, Published on 23/03/2025
» News reports suggest the future of Voice of America (VOA) is seriously in doubt. I haven’t listened to VOA in five decades but there was a time I tuned in during my teenage years back in the Stone Age. It might seem strange for a spotty English kid to switch on VOA so I will attempt to explain.
Global jitters
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/02/2025
» Re: "Trade war will test govt", (Editorial, Feb 3).
More than just superstition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation, so family members of all ages usually participate in rituals to dispel misfortune.
Coming in hot in 2025
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/12/2024
» To welcome 2025, here’s a round-up of what to look forward to in and out of the country we call home.
True Corporation Champions “Tech for Good” with Bold Innovations
Published on 28/11/2024
» In an era of rapid global change, societies face increasingly complex challenges influenced by diverse factors. In Thailand, social issues such as the rising number of missing persons among elderly individuals with Alzheimer’s disease are becoming more pressing. In 2022, approximately 770,000 elderly individuals were reported to have dementia. Vulnerable groups, including over 300,000 individuals with autism, further highlight the need for tailored solutions. Additionally, human-wildlife conflicts, particularly involving wild elephants, have impacted over 156,066 households annually, causing damage to agricultural land, injuries, and fatalities.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Nov 15-21
Guru, Published on 15/11/2024
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