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King to preside over grand, solemn ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2017
» The day of the nation's deepest grief has arrived when hundreds of thousands of mourners will pack into Sanam Luang and surrounding areas to bid final farewell to their beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej at his royal cremation.
Visiting nine temples
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/08/2017
» Many Thai Buddhists believe that visiting nine temples in a single day will bring them blessings because nine is an auspicious number. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Lop Buri Office, which also oversees tourism marketing in Chai Nat, is promoting a pilgrimage that stops at nine temples: Wat Khao Phlong, Wat Thammamun Worawihan, Wat Pak Khlong Makham Thao, Wat Pathumtharam (Nong Bua), Wat Borommathat Worawihan, Wat Song Savoey, the 800-year-old Wat Mahathat, the deserted Wat Karuna and Wat Phra Kaeo.
Journey of the roses
Life, Published on 14/02/2017
» It's Valentine's Day, the day of ever-so-clichéd roses. For the go-to symbol of this much celebrated occasion, we normally buy roses at florists -- whether in person or online -- or at markets such as Pak Khlong Talat. But before the roses reach the comforting hands of our loved ones, they face a long, often gruelling journey. Cut off at the stem, packed, and transported, these roses travel miles from their point of origin, and it takes an intricate network of people to bring them to Bangkok. Let's trace the steps of this not-quite-romantic journey.
Public battles to keep its own space
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 12/10/2016
» When Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon said the government was reclaiming public space to return it to the general public, I wasn't sure if I should be glad. I doubt if the deputy premier has any idea what "public space" is.
Island community
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/09/2016
» A raised concrete walkway behind Wat Champa in Taling Chan leads to the Koh San Chao canal community. The community might not ring a bell, but it is known among a few travellers as an add-on trip to the famous Lat Mayom floating market in Taling Chan.
Garlands for Mothers
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/08/2016
» From tomorrow until Aug 14 except on Aug 8, the Museum of Floral Culture will host its 3rd annual flower festival titled "Thai Flower Garland for Mom" on Samsen 28, Dusit, Bangkok, to celebrate the 84th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen on Aug 12 and to promote the art of making Thai flower garlands and conserve Thai floral culture.
Cheap places in Bangkok for tourists to visit by Lonely Planet
Online Reporters, Published on 27/07/2016
» The Artist's House and a pad Thai food shop are among free or cheap attractions in Bangkok singled out by the Lonely Planet for tourists to visit.
A sense of imminence, coming soon
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 10/07/2016
» On a recent evening promenade down Rama IV Road, I happened upon this sign that stopped me in my tracks. I mark it as EXHIBIT A on this page.
New eviction bid a shame
News, Editorial, Published on 07/07/2016
» The renewed effort of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to evict the old Mahakan Fort community are a shame.Last week, Deputy Governor Asawin Kwanmuang told the community and its alliance that while the BMA is obliged to kick the community out of the area, or risk facing a negligence charge by some independent agencies including the National Anti-Corruption Commission, he was open to a "third way" or a compromise.
Capital tour, fit for a billionaire
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 06/07/2016
» I had never considered Bill Gates a wizard in the way the rest of the world sees him until last week when a photo on his Instagram account, showing a pole with messy electrical wiring in Bangkok -- a familiar sight to us all -- led to a lightning response from officials.