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Dragons and blessings at lucky temple
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» The Year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, the start of the Lunar New Year, which is especially meaningful for Thais with Chinese ancestry.
Army disinfects Bangkok roads nightly
Published on 19/03/2020
» The army Thursday morning began spraying roads in Bangkok with disinfectant to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Expats weigh in on coronation
News, Published on 04/05/2019
» Expatriates in Thailand are looking forward to the coronation of His Majesty the King.
Bringing back the forgotten palace
Life, Published on 12/06/2018
» While the Grand Palace is world famous for its palatial architecture, the old Front Palace, or Wang Na, of ancient viceroys is hidden in obscurity although its beauty is second to none. Today it is just known simply as the National Museum Bangkok, rather than a palace with deep historical and artistic significance.
Thousands present for late King's ascent to heaven
News, Published on 28/10/2017
» Thousands of Thais at Sanam Luang and the park's surrounding areas were seen weeping as smoke rose from the royal crematorium on Thursday night, signifying the beloved late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's final ascent to the heavens.
Foreigners join mourning Thais
News, Patpon Sabpaitoon, Published on 26/10/2017
» As hundreds of thousands of Thai mourners swarmed the Sanam Luang ceremonial grounds Wednesday, ahead of the royal cremation ceremony Thursday for the late King, some foreigners also came to join the nation in bidding a final farewell to the beloved late King of Thailand.
Farewell to a King who stole our hearts
News, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 26/10/2017
» When applications were announced for people of royal lineage to take part in the royal funeral procession, there was no hesitation on my part. It was the last thing I could do for my King, to show my love, respect and loyalty in my own small way.
BMA urges help for 'crazy' pigeon feeder
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 14/07/2017
» Weerasak Sunthonjamorn, also known as Uncle Pui, has been feeding more than 200 pigeons at his home in a busy Bangkok district for more than three decades.
Volunteers show spirit, lend a hand
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/10/2016
» Volunteers from all walks of life flocked to Sanam Luang to serve food items and other necessities to the growing number of mourners who were standing in long queues to say farewell to their beloved His Majesty the King.
Prostitution laws 'in need of overhaul'
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 03/07/2016
» One of Thailand's leading sex worker support groups is calling for an overhaul of prostitution laws, saying police raids targeting sex workers were doing more harm than good.