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Stolen Buddhist artefacts return to Thailand
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/08/2021
» Thirteen ancient Buddha artefacts valued at about 16.5 million baht have recently returned from the United States to Thailand. The Fine Arts Department of (FAD) plans to host an exhibition to showcase the treasures in the future.
From mansions to mangrove forests
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021
» Like many others, I am not in the mood to travel during the partial lockdown but that will not stop me from exploring. From my computer screen, I can explore various sites in Bangkok and also other parts of the country. This will at least give me an idea of places to add to my itinerary in the future.
Thailand-Cambodia highway 70% complete
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 20/05/2021
» A new highway connecting Thailand and Cambodia is 70% complete, according to the Department of Highways.
East-South ferry launch
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/03/2021
» A ferry to connect Chon Buri in the east and Songkhla in the south will be launched within the first half of this year, according to Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.
Talat Noi turns to street art to save its community walls
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 29/12/2020
» The Chinese community in Talat Noi has introduced "Amazing Thailand Phoenix Wall" as a gesture to tourists who visit the community.
Bangkok's treasures
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/09/2020
» The Culture Ministry has joined hands with Next To Be Company to launch the Treasure Trip Bangkok app. The aim is to promote attractions, shopping outlets, restaurants and cafes near subway and Skytrain stations.
The Banker spotlights American inequality
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/04/2020
» Race and inequality. The division between blacks and whites is one of the social issues that have been highlighted by the film industry for so long. The Banker -- the first feature film from Apple TV+ starring Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson -- also captures the topic. It focuses especially on discrimination in financial service.
Summoning the past
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/03/2020
» When he was young, Therdsak Yenjura always walked a hiking trail from the foothills of Doi Suthep to visit Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep. The route, which took him a couple of hours, passed Wat Pha Lat, a forest monastery located about halfway to the destination. He sometimes made a stop to pay respect to old Buddha images housed in a ruined concrete structure of the temple.
Javanese batik at the Textile Museum
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/02/2020
» Thailand and Indonesia have a long history of trade and diplomatic relations. Indeed, the shared history and culture of Siam and Java was of great interest to King Chulalongkorn, who visited the Indonesian island on three occasions -- in 1870, 1896 and 1901.
Christmas celebrations at Waldorf Astoria Bangkok
Holiday Time, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/12/2019
» The most joyous time of the year is fast approaching, and it is time to plan ahead for some holiday fun. Visit Waldorf Astoria Bangkok to imbibe some holiday cheer, where we have prepared a season of discerning culinary and entertainment celebrations in the iconic setting of the hotel.