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Srettha: Now he knows why Taylor Swift skips Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 16/02/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has pledged to bring superstar concerts to Thailand after learning why popular artists like American pop megastar Taylor Swift did not put Thailand on their world tour itinerary.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
6 festivals to brighten up your world
Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 20/11/2022
» As we get nearer to saying goodbye to 2022, Bangkok is brightening up with light installation festivals, hopefully ushering in a brighter 2023. We bring to light a list of events that will give you a sparkly buzz. Plus, there are a few selections outside the city if you need to escape the crowd.
Winter wonderland
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/03/2022
» When visitors look through one side of the windows at Arnek Pasong Building in Chang Chui, they can see a spectacular winter mountain landscape in the small town of Nakanosawa Onsen, in Fukushima prefecture in Japan. Meanwhile, other sides of the building display different scenes of photos taken during the winter in Fukushima by artist Wasinburee Supanichvoraparch. The exhibition, "Fukushima", showcases photos of tourist attractions, such as Ouchi-juku Village, Tadami River and Akabeko Statue, as well as, other destinations that Thais are not familiar with.
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.
Songkhla looks to the sun
Life, Published on 22/09/2020
» The Jaras Project is opening a new sphere of learning about all kinds of energies, including renewable sources for people in the southern region of Thailand with a mobile exhibition titled "Jaras Light Mobile: Songkhla Old Town".
Building a company that lasts
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 22/02/2018
» The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not merely a global agenda or war cry for sustainable development that is being taken up by governments around the world. To move forward towards global prosperity, there has to be a balance and interaction between economic and social health. As such, business corporations have an equal responsibility and, increasingly, a need, to incorporate sustainable practices into their operations and management systems. It is not just a public-relations exercise, but a factor that will give them an edge, and also provide for long-term growth in a world where business no longer caters simply to a small circle of "customers" or "shareholders", but the wider target of "stakeholders".
Staying sustainable
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/12/2015
» In-depth information sourced by experts, attractive infographics and accessible English are just a couple of reasons why Thailand's Sustainable Development Sourcebook should reach the wider public, said Dr Chirayu Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, chairman of the Thailand Sustainable Development Institute.
Paradise lost
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 22/04/2015
» In his weekly television address last Friday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reaffirmed what many had feared: the government is committed to developing Pak Bara Deep Sea Port in Satun province, despite concerns about environmental impact and local livelihoods. The port will handle cargo and oil deliveries from the Indian Ocean.
Sor-ing to new melodic heights
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/03/2015
» Last year, National Artist Khampai Nuping died, raising concerns about the survival of salor sor pin, a musical genre native to the northern province of Nan. The master, often known as Phor Khru Khampai, was particularly respected for kub sor (singing) and effortless improvisation, requiring sharp wit and poetic prowess.