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The capital needs its trees
News, Editorial, Published on 23/06/2020
» At least two ongoing state projects have left conservationists saddened. The first was the demolition of a 127-year-old building in Phrae province. Public outrage caused the Natural Resources and the Environment Ministry to transfer the chief of the Forest Office out of the area as punishment.
For the love of paperback books
News, Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 08/10/2018
» Now that people can read anything online, the act of reading has changed quite a lot. However, many readers still say that printed books play a significant role in their learning.
Buddhist relics to be displayed after 40 years
News, Published on 15/08/2018
» Confiscated relics to be displayed
PACC takes action on abuse complaints from foreigners
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/07/2018
» Around 30 complaints have been submitted to the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) by foreign tourists and business operators claiming they were badly treated by Thai authorities.
Epicurean expedition
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/06/2018
» Running parallel to the Chao Phraya River, Charoen Krung is commonly known as one of Bangkok's oldest thoroughfares -- the first to be built according to modern engineering.
Parking up the right tree
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/06/2018
» After a 26-year battle between Mahakan Fort residents and City Hall, the place this storied community once called home is now occupied by a 4-rai public park called Mahakan Fort Park, which lies adjacent to one of the historic fort's walls. It is located near the foot of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge off Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Followers' faith in busted monk strong as ever
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 10/06/2018
» Frequent visitors to Wat Sam Phraya and disciples of former abbot Phra Phrom Dilok still believe in the innocence of the former abbot even though he has been charged with temple fund embezzlement.
Stepping back in time
Life, Published on 12/04/2018
» To celebrate Songkran, CentralPlaza Pinklao will take visitors back in time to witness the charm of ancient Thai cuisine and the history, art and culture of the Rattanakosin era during the "Tassana Rattanakosin" fair from today until April 16.
Keeping the faith: No stopping Nana clan
News, Published on 17/02/2018
» Ever wondered why there's a BTS Skytrain station called Nana? What about Sukhumvit Soi 4 going by the same moniker? Meanwhile, foreign tourists like to be shocked by Nana Plaza, one of the most famous red-light districts in Bangkok that adopts the same family's name.