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The most wonderful time of the year
Life, Published on 02/12/2024
» The last month of year has arrived with a festive atmosphere and shopping malls in Bangkok ready to showcase their best decorations for Christmas and New Year celebrations. For shoppers and revellers, here are some venues to stop by for some joyous moments and memorable photos.
Marathon to raise funds for BMA Bangna Hospital
Sports, Published on 16/10/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) sport association, in collaboration with various partners, will host the first "Bang Na Running: Run for the Hospital" marathon event in January.
Bang Na marathon to raise funds for local hospital
Published on 12/10/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's sport association, in collaboration with various partners, will host the inaugural “the 1st Bang Na Running: Run for the Hospital" marathon event.
Fuzzy Thai logic
News, Postbag, Published on 19/10/2019
» Historically, fear of communist regimes has been used by politicians to keep them alive, strive and win elections. In the USA, politicians always create a hostile enemy and introduce a powerful fear factor to get elected. For most of the last century, the USA treated China, the Soviet Union, Cuba and Sandinistas as a threat to democracy and the whole world. First, it was Soviets, later China, and in this new century, al-Qaeda and the Islamic State became the new threat. And now they have a new enemy -- immigrants from across the border from Mexico and South America. A whole generation of Americans grew up dreaming about communists taking away their freedom and democracy. Sadly, even today a big lobby of Cuban immigrants in Florida keeps those fears alive.
Bangkok air quality generally improves
Online Reporters, Published on 03/02/2019
» Air quality in Bangkok and surrounding provinces improved on Sunday morning with readings ranging from moderate to very good levels, according to the Pollution Control Department.
Sek gets high on FB Live, Ble's brush with flood peril, Pop makes up
News, Mae Moo, Published on 19/08/2018
» Rocker needs a doc
A bitter pill to swallow
Spectrum, Published on 07/05/2017
» In December last year, rocker Artiwara Kongmalai completed a 400-kilometre charity marathon to raise funds for Bang Saphan Hospital in Prachuap Khiri Khan. Better known as Toon Bodyslam, the lead singer of rock band Bodyslam ran from Bangkok to Bang Saphan in 10 days during which he hoped to raise 63 million baht. The donations are still coming in.
There’s nothing wrong with eccentricity
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 22/11/2015
» Thailand has a considerable tradition when it comes to achieving offbeat records. In recent years the kingdom has received acclaim for such inspiring efforts as producing the world’s biggest omelette, the largest plate of fried rice and even the fattest Chinese dumpling.
Boat rides in Phetchabun
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/04/2015
» Until May, the annual "Paddling Boats And Hiking In Search Of Freshwater Jellyfish" festival will take place at Kaeng Bang Rachan rapids in Khao Kho district, Phetchabun.