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Squirrelly good deeds
Life, Published on 30/10/2024
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn recently bestowed her royal drawing titled Happy Squirrel to be printed on Ramathibodi Foundation's latest charitable memorabilia collection, the proceeds of which go to help impoverished patients and the purchase of medical equipment.
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.
Merging art with history
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 15/03/2022
» The Sam Yan and Suan Luang areas -- charming districts in the heart of Bangkok -- are filled with delicious Asian food and the Chinese-Thai way of life. Over the years, each identity and element of the cultures in this community have been passed on to the new generation.
A growing business
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/12/2021
» After new ministerial regulations were implemented last year, the leaves, stalks, stems and roots of the cannabis plant are no longer categorised as a narcotic and can be used as an ingredient to make medicine, health products, food and cosmetics. With this legal change, entrepreneurs now have opportunities to launch cannabis products.
Brimming with talent
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/03/2021
» Scheduled for an online debut today, the 2021 Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) is an international platform through which local art talent can get their work recognised.
A chimp that became a space pioneer
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/01/2021
» Today marks the 60th anniversary of the first chimpanzee in space. Not a lot of people know that.
House pet wonderland
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 15/10/2019
» 'We Love Pets", the much-anticipated fair for lovers of birds, cats, rabbits and hamsters, will return to CentralPlaza Rama II with a myriad of fun activities running from 10am to 8pm this weekend.
Hunter thinks boy in tree is squirrel, shoots him
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/03/2019
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: A 38-year-old man arrested for shooting a 9-year-old boy out of a tree and then burying the body has told police he mistook the child for a squirrel.
Hunter says he mistook shot boy for squirrel in a tree
Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 14/03/2019
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN: A 38-year-old man arrested for shooting a 9-year-old boy out of a tree and then burying the body has told police he mistook the child for a squirrel.
Dying groundskeeper battles chemical giant Monsanto
AFP, Published on 09/08/2018
» SAN FRANCISCO - Cancer-stricken Dewayne Johnson vowed to fight to his death in a David versus Goliath court battle against agrochemical giant Monsanto, whose weed killer he blames for robbing him of his future.