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A town full of history
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/06/2023
» It felt as if my eyes and skin were on fire while walking down the new 150m-long skywalk in the sweltering midday sun. It was due to my late arrival in Kanchanaburi, but I decided to stick to my original plan. At least I was rewarded with stunning views of the confluence of the Khwae Yai, Khwae Noi and Mae Klong rivers, set against a backdrop of lush hilly environment and old city walls.
PPRP pitches 'war on poverty' to reduce income gap
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/05/2023
» Slashing the price of energy, restructuring debts and building small business enterprises rank high on the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP)'s campaign agenda.
4,059 new Covid cases, 35 deaths announced Tuesday
Online Reporters, Published on 22/06/2021
» There were 35 more Covid-19 fatalities and 4,059 new cases diagnosed over the previous 24 hours, the Public Health Ministry reported on Tuesday morning.
Slain student mystery, airport mafia strike, toothy promise
News, Mae Moo, Published on 06/06/2021
» No sugar daddy needed
Heritage along the tracks
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/04/2021
» Thanks to extensions of the rapid transit system, getting around Bangkok has become easier and more convenient than ever before.
Saving the best for last
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 25/03/2021
» After spending a couple of late morning hours exploring Photharam on my foldable e-bicycle, I found myself on an islet on the Mae Klong River that runs past the west side of the business district of this old town in Ratchaburi province. The seafood phad kaphrao and rice I had bought for breakfast but didn't have time to eat still looked tempting. With the cool tree shade, the refreshing river breeze and the tranquil natural surrounding, it was a splendid lunch.
Sunny side of the street
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/06/2020
» The trees are still young. The shade is rare. When you walk on the first public park built over the Chao Phraya River, you will need not only your sunglasses but also a hat or an umbrella.
Sky park bridges old Chao Phraya communities
News, Published on 14/06/2020
» Bangkok residents can now proudly say they have an elevated garden overlooking the Chao Phraya River after architects transformed a portion of an abandoned electric train track into a green pedestrian bridge similar to the one being proposed in London.
Monorail ushers in hope
News, Published on 07/06/2020
» If anyone has visited Charoen Nakhon area in Thon Buri area recently, they might be surprised by the bumper-to-bumper traffic -- a situation rarely seen elsewhere during the Covid-19 pandemic. The congestion has been caused by the construction of the country's first monorail known as the Gold Line.
A look ahead to Bangkok in 2020
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/01/2020
» This year promises to be eventful for Bangkok both in terms of local politics and development. Here are five major issues to watch out for in the year ahead.