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Samui gastronomy to entice hungry visitors
News, Published on 14/05/2024
» Koh Samui has launched a campaign to promote its gastronomy soft power after the island was recognised as the country's prime wellness destination.
Get wet to keep the heat at bay!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2024
» To honour the initiation of Songran into Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December last year, many places are hosting events and parties to make a huge splash on the world stage.
Tackling climate change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/04/2024
» Climate change has caused several negative effects such as intensified extreme weather, rising sea levels and disruptions to food systems all over the world. To raise awareness of climate change and move towards solutions, the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation recently organised the forum "Climate Change: Multidimensional Problems And Impacts On Thailand" at The Berkeley Hotel Pratunam and on its Facebook page MHESIThailand.
Songkran escapes to beat the April heat
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/03/2024
» Whether you’re choosing to spend the Thai New Year in Thailand or abroad, Guru By Bangkok Post’s got you covered.
TAT tourism festival showcases diversity of Kingdom
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 26/03/2024
» The much-anticipated Thailand Tourism Festival is back with a myriad of attractions, activities and outstanding products from five regions, at Hall 1-4 of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, from Thursday to April 1.
Inspiring innovators
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/03/2024
» Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand each year, the "Thailand New Gen Inventor Award: I-New Gen Award 2024" finds young minds with creative ideas to help propel innovative developments.
Good Goods arrives in Central Phuket with an Andaman vibe
Life, Published on 13/03/2024
» Fashion accessories store Good Goods, featuring Thai products with a contemporary style and excellent quality, is opening a third branch at Central Phuket Floresta shopping centre. Proceeds from the sale of products will be reinvested in long-term community development under the management of Central Tham Social Enterprise.
Bangkok Design Week 2024: Creating a 'Livable Scape'
Published on 12/01/2024
» Bangkok, with a population exceeding 10 million, consistently ranks as a "must-visit" city due to its diverse attractions, affordable cuisine, reasonable cost of living, and friendly locals. Despite being a popular global destination, it placed 98th out of 140 cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 'Most Livable Cities' list. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, air quality issues, limited green spaces, and public areas, combined with an aging population and cultural changes, contribute to this ranking.
Benjakitti to host range of well-being activities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 04/01/2024
» The "first happiness" of year will be presented as a gift to people in Bangkok during "Bangkok Festival 2024: Krungthep Dee Tor Jai" which will take place at Benjakitti Park on Ratchadaphisek Road, from tomorrow until Sunday. It will run daily from 7am to 7.30pm.
Elevating art on the global stage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/10/2023
» Compared to other industries in Thailand, the art industry is relatively small. Now under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, art is now among the 11 industries which will be developed and supported by the Thailand Creative Content Agency (THACCA). The 11 industries are art, food, sports, lifestyle, tourism, music, literature, film, games, design, and fashion.