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Soaring traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2024
» Flying kites used to be a popular activity enjoyed during summer. However, with fewer open spaces this activity has been slowly disappearing. Fortunately, Iconsiam has collaborated with the Ministry of Culture, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Association of Thai and International Kites to organise "Iconsiam Thailand's Kite Festival 2024". The event takes place at River Park in Iconsiam, next to the Chao Phraya River.
Bangkok Design Week returns with a local touch
Life, Published on 24/01/2024
» Now in its 7th edition, Bangkok Design Week 2024 (BKKDW2024) returns on Saturday until Feb 4, at various venues across the capital. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event aims to present core design challenges and creative endeavours, reflecting authentic issues the city faces.
Bangkok Design Week 2024 takes place from Jan 27 to Feb 4
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/01/2024
» A long fixture on Bangkok’s annual calendar, Bangkok Design Week 2024 (BKKDW2024)’s seventh edition takes place from Jan 27 to Feb 4.
Bangkok Design Week 2024: Creating a 'Livable Scape'
Published on 12/01/2024
» Bangkok, with a population exceeding 10 million, consistently ranks as a "must-visit" city due to its diverse attractions, affordable cuisine, reasonable cost of living, and friendly locals. Despite being a popular global destination, it placed 98th out of 140 cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 'Most Livable Cities' list. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, air quality issues, limited green spaces, and public areas, combined with an aging population and cultural changes, contribute to this ranking.
RBSO's concert in the park series returns
Life, Published on 09/01/2024
» "Concert In The Park" by Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra will be back for the 31st season, with performances to take place at Sala Bhirom Bhakdi in Lumpini Park, Rama IV Road, every Sunday at 5.30pm, starting this Sunday, until March 10 (except Feb 11).
Benjakitti to host range of well-being activities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 04/01/2024
» The "first happiness" of year will be presented as a gift to people in Bangkok during "Bangkok Festival 2024: Krungthep Dee Tor Jai" which will take place at Benjakitti Park on Ratchadaphisek Road, from tomorrow until Sunday. It will run daily from 7am to 7.30pm.
The lungs of Bangkok
Life, Published on 11/12/2023
» The vitality of urban living is intricately linked to the presence of trees. Robust, mature trees offer us pure air, invigorate coolness, offer visual delight and provide dust filtration. Whether they are in public parks, on pavements or in our own homes, if we all help to care for them properly, according to arboricultural principles, large trees can live with us for a long time.
Waste warriors
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/11/2023
» While working as a Bangkok Metropolitan Administration waste collector, Nampu Toka often gets injured by sharp sticks, fish bones, needles, broken glass, tiles and other hazardous trash. He also encounters the unpleasant task of handling discarded items that should have been properly bagged or wrapped up in paper such as diapers and waste from patients.
Run for a greener Bangkok
Life, Published on 19/10/2023
» Siam Piwat invites everyone to run for good health while contributing to more green spaces in Bangkok by joining the Siam Piwat Run Forest Run until Nov 12.
Promoting bird preservation
Life, Published on 13/10/2023
» In an effort to revitalise green spaces and increase eco forest development at Benjakitti Park, Canon Marketing (Thailand) and the Department of Environment of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) recently organised the 5th Bird Branch Project to promote sustainable preservation of urban bird species.