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A trip back in time
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 07/04/2022
» Originally built in the inner court of the Grand Palace on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Phra Tamnak Daeng, or Red House, was once the residence of Sri Sudarak, King Rama I's elder sister. Following Queen Sri Suriyendra's request, this wooden house was relocated to Wangderm Palace in Thon Buri where she later spent the rest of her life with her son King Pinklao.
111 years of The Fine Arts Department
Published on 27/03/2022
» It has been 111 years since King Rama VI of Thailand graciously established The Fine Arts Department on 27 March 1911. The department has ever since committed to firm management of the nation’s art and cultural heritage, from conservation and protection to research, development and innovation of all works of art, including traditional dance, music, archaeology, museums, literary arts, architecture and fine arts. Despite the present situation that has affected the department, it has continuously evolved and joined hands with various organisations from public and private sectors to drive the nation’s action on culture.
Steeped in tradition
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/03/2022
» Sitting on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, the Samphanthawong district is home to a large Chinese community and the Sampheng neighbourhood, which once functioned as Bangkok's primary commercial core. Browsing around, visitors can see historic Chinese shrines with striking architecture nestled among clusters of classic shophouses, transporting visitors back to the early Rattanakosin period when Chinese sea merchants played a major role in the import and export industry.
Body parts found in canals
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/02/2022
» Police have begun a murder investigation after a decapitated head and other dismembered body parts were found in Bangkok canals.
Hopes of luck, wealth and prosperity
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/01/2022
» Next week, the ox will pass the baton to the tiger, and a swarm of red-shirted pilgrims will rush to revered temples to pray to the gods for good fortune and wealth in the year to come.
Rama VI train bridge closed for repairs, affecting South-bound services
Online Reporters, Published on 25/01/2022
» The Rama VI steel railway bridge over the Chao Phraya river was closed for repairs from Monday, forcing all South-bound trains to start from Bang Bamru railway station in Bang Phlat district instead of Hua Lamphong, the State Railway of Thailand announced.
Travelling the beautiful back roads
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 20/01/2022
» Tucked away at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, I inevitably found it hard to fight against depression and loneliness. After my utopia island in Nintendo's Animal Crossing had lost an air of excitement, I needed a new start to reconnect with the beauty of nature and warm sunshine in the real world again. Eventually, I discovered the splendour and tranquillity of Thailand's northeastern countryside.
Drought leads to rising water costs for rice farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/01/2022
» Rice farmers in Nakhon Sawan are being forced to buy water for 500 baht per rai as drought has hit many provinces.
2021 photos of the year
Published on 30/12/2021
» Take a look at Bangkok Post's best photos of 2021.
Horror show
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 29/10/2021
» Have you ever imagined what your days would be like if scenarios of the horror films took place in real life? We have seen many metropolises in movies that were doomed by the deadliest fictional disasters or the undead, but how about Bangkok? Will we be lucky enough to survive the catastrophes? Think no further, because we have made up scenarios about how Bangkokians will, or will not, pull through a post-apocalyptic world that is inspired by horror tropes we know and love. Plus, we gather spooktacular ideas for Halloween costumes and a list of films that would send shivers down your spine this Halloween.