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An Oriental masterpiece
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 21/02/2025
» Before the completion of Les Cabinotiers Reference 57260 featuring a Hebraic perpetual calendar, Vacheron Constantin had already embarked on another record-breaking project.
Risk of financial crisis creeps ever closer
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 06/02/2025
» When I started writing this article last week, I said to myself: "This might be another article no one will believe." Financial crisis? You must be out of your mind. The situation seems to be under control and it is likely to improve in 2025. After all, the Ministry of Finance has projected GDP growth for this year to be 2.5% to 3.5%, with a base case of 3.0%. No crisis can happen under such healthy growth, surely.
Feng shui tips for dogs in the Year of the Snake, for health, wealth, luck and love
Published on 02/02/2025
» If your Chinese zodiac predicts a rough year ahead, fret not - feng shui is here to help.
Serpentine style
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 31/01/2025
» On Wednesday, the Lunar New Year started with a hiss as the snake took over the dragon. Watchmakers join the celebrations by paying tribute to Chinese culture and depicting the sixth zodiac animal on special editions.
More than just superstition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation, so family members of all ages usually participate in rituals to dispel misfortune.
Lunar New Year festivities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/01/2025
» According to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Snake -- which will begin on Jan 29 -- represents wisdom, transformation and renewal. This is a good sign after the challenges we've encountered in recent years. But before we start anew, let's have some fun with at shopping malls before going on with our lives in a wise way.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with special treats
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/01/2025
» As the ancient Chinese proverb goes, "To the ruler, the people are heaven; to the people, food is heaven." What to expect in the Year Of The Wood Snake? Guru By Bangkok Post has a list of food and beverages, and events to join.
Swarovski rings in the Year of the Snake
Life, Published on 10/01/2025
» Swarovski's tribute to the Year of the Snake offers an abstract take on the most enigmatic character in the Chinese Zodiac with a new collection of jewellery and figurines.
Unravelling the snake in the Chinese zodiac
Life, Published on 31/12/2024
» What is it about snakes? Ever since Eve's first memorable conversation with the serpent, they have held our rapt attention. And how did they come to be one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac?
Taiwan Expo Brings Smart Innovation to Thailand
Published on 21/11/2024
» TAIWAN EXPO 2024 in Thailand, organised by the International Trade Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (TITA) and implemented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), officially opened in Bangkok on 21 November 2024. Centred around the theme "Advancing Smart New Southbound," the expo features 170 Taiwanese companies across 10 pavilions and six major exhibit areas. These exhibits highlight innovations in Smart Manufacturing, Smart Medical, Smart Lifestyle, Circular Economy, and Culture & Tourism.