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Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 4-10
Guru, Published on 04/07/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
A celebration of art
Life, Published on 21/10/2024
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2024, a major art event in Thailand, will open to the public from Thursday to Feb 28 next year under the theme "Nurture Gaia". The event is organised by the Thai Beverage and Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) Foundation in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau.
Watch the Royal Barge Procession rehearsals
Life, Published on 17/10/2024
» In preparation for the Royal Kathin ceremony, the Royal Thai Navy will conduct a full-dress rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession on Oct 22. From 3-6pm, visitors can watch the training run along the banks of the Chao Praya River from the Rama VIII Bridge to Wat Arun.
A majestic display
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2024
» In the afternoon sun, a fleet of four exquisite royal barges -- Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban King Rama IX, Anantanagaraj and Anekajatbhujonga -- are moored at the Thonburi Naval Dockyard as 240 oarsmen train in preparation for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ritual scheduled to take place in October.
Guardians of heritage
Life, Published on 21/08/2023
» Overlooking the Chao Phraya River as it follows its majestic course under the iconic Rama VIII Bridge, the portico balcony of Tamnak Yai -- the principal building of Devavesm Palace in Bangkok -- provides a view that is serene and spectacular.
Bangkok celebrates The 241st Anniversary of the Foundation of Rattanakosin in Bangkok Old Town, 21-25 April 2023
Published on 19/04/2023
» Join us in celebrating The 241st Anniversary of the Foundation of Rattanakosin in Bangkok Old Town – the historic occasion that is revered by locals and visitors alike. The anniversary of the founding of Rattanakosin in each occasion over decades marks the establishment of Bangkok, the new capital on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in 1782.
A vinyl revival
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/10/2022
» Organised by the King Rama IX Music Library and the Princess Sirindhorn Music Library, under the Fine Arts Department of Thailand, the exhibition "Record Discs In Siam" takes visitors back to the times when shellac and vinyl records were still popular. At the exhibition, visitors will see wax cylinders -- the recording medium that preceded vinyl records -- cassette tapes and compact discs. Other items include rare shellac record discs, vinyl discs and vintage record players.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for Oct 21 to 27
Guru, Published on 21/10/2022
» Our pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
Siam Piwat celebrates the Queen Mother’s birthday
Published on 03/08/2022
» The public is invited to offer well-wishes all through August 2022
A stroll in another world
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/06/2022
» After Thailand's first zoological park closed in mid-2018, Dusit Zoo relocated to Pathum Thani and reopened earlier this year to serve as a new recreational attraction for families interested in learning about wildlife and biological systems.