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Soft power struggles
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 05/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's 10 months in office have proven to be full of optimism, entertainment and drama. His non-stop whirlwind trips to lure investors including Microsoft, Tesla, Formula One, Tomorrowland and Art Basel to Thailand earned him the image of the salesman on a Time magazine cover. With the government's 10-month report card out and future plans in discussion, there has been both applause and confusion.
Join the Lunar New Year party in BKK and beyond
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 08/02/2024
» Everyone is waiting to celebrate the Year of the Dragon which will begin on Saturday. Represented by the most powerful creature of the 12-animal Chinese zodiac, this year is considered special. And, of course, many shopping malls have special decorations and exciting activities to allow everyone to start the Lunar New Year in grand style. Here are some of the highlights.
Mark CNY with fun celebrations in HK
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/02/2024
» As Hong Kong gets ready for Chinese New Year celebrations, visitors have the opportunity to immerse in a vibrant festive spirit and observe Cantonese traditions.
CentralWorld celebrates Lunar New Year with auspicious activities
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/02/2024
» CentralWorld will become a destination for shopping, worshipping, eating and spending leisure time this upcoming Lunar New Year from Feb 7-11. Here's the gist.
Sizzling trends
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 29/12/2023
» Over the past 12 months, Thailand's gastronomic scene enjoyed full-steam dynamism.
Thai gamers take centre stage
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/10/2023
» Thailand could become a gaming hub in Asean based on user numbers and gaming competitions, as well as a place to groom game developers if government commitment aligns with its "National Soft Power" strategy, say organisers at Thailand Game Show 2023.
Marina's soul searching in Bangkok
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/10/2023
» Like Dante guided by Virgil, Marina Abramovic drifts through the purgatory that is Bangkok chaperoned by the little monkey prince. After praying at shrines and temples of assorted spiritual inclinations, she is taken to the Monkey King (Pichet Klunchun), whose rhymed, melodic prophecy finally guides Abramovic to the prayer hall of Wat Pho where her salvation awaits clad in a saffron robe.
A taste of Hong Kong
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/10/2023
» In this day and age, where food has become so ingrained in everything we do and consumes our social media and conversations, it comes as no surprise that the first thing tourists do when travelling to places is check where to eat.
Bangkok's fine dining lures tourists
Bloomberg News, Published on 29/09/2023
» When chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn first opened his Thai fine dining establishment Le Du in Bangkok in 2013, his four-course set menu was 990 baht (US$28 today). It was a steal compared to fine dining establishments worldwide, but a fortune in a city where Thai cuisine had for decades been characterised as street food.
A new identity
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 05/05/2023
» Changes are unavoidable and can be difficult to accept, especially when you are from the older generation who prefers the same old comfort. For some, even a small change in life is likely bad news.