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From past to present
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/11/2022
» On a Saturday morning, I strolled through a maze of narrow lanes in quest of a simple brunch at Bang Namphueng Floating Market, located in the Thai-Mon community of Bang Krachao. This was my second visit in two years and this time it was merely a stopover on my way to Samut Prakan.
HM donates royal title deeds
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/11/2020
» His Majesty the King will today give royal land title deeds worth "10 billion baht" to four educational institutes in a handover ceremony.
Worming out of poverty
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 03/09/2018
» Ban Sompornrat has become well-known for naturally dyed silks and traditional Thai silk weaving. The village is located in Buntharik district, some 85 kilometres from Ubon Ratchathani city.
A year of tears
Life, Published on 13/10/2017
» One year ago today, Thailand lost a great king, the moral and spiritual centre of the entire nation. Upon hearing the news, people sobbed on the bus, wept on the train, cried in the office. It's one of those rare moments in life that affected all of us in such a way that we remember exactly where we were and how we felt when the reality of what happened set in. One year on, we ask dozens of people from all walks of life about how they remember that fateful day.
A gift from the King
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/12/2016
» Most, if not all, Thais do not know the Tilapia nilotica by its full-fledged name. But most, if not all, have probably eaten it before.
The Surgeon
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/10/2016
» When Charan Mahatumarat found out that he won His Majesty the King's Anandamahidol Scholarship in 1984 to study craniofacial surgery, he started learning the royal language from a book he purchased.
The art of the craft
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/10/2016
» When it comes to cultural attractions relating to Her Majesty the Queen's royal projects, the Support Foundation's Bang Sai Handicraft Centre in Bang Sai district, Ayutthaya province, may first come to many people's minds. However, the nearby Si Bua Thong Handicraft Centre in Ang Thong province is also worth a visit because you will be able to see the embroidery of khon mask dance costumes, the production of the rare pha yok (traditional silk brocades) and khon masks for the annual Royal Khon Performance there.