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The fake bookshop
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/04/2025
» Almost every wall, corner and even the staircase of a century-old two-storey shophouse is covered in books. Nestled in the historic community of Tha Tien, a new bookshop just opened its door to visitors in need of escape from the daily grind. They can grab soul-searching books, wind down or start a deep conversation. It looks like a real bookshop, however, everything is fake.
Pilgrims in Italy flock to tomb of first millennial saint
AFP, Published on 10/04/2025
» ASSISI, Italy - Assisi has long been a place of pilgrimage, but these days the faithful come not for Saint Francis but for a tech-savvy teen soon to become the first millennial saint.
Teen Author Turns Rice into Climate Education
Published on 09/04/2025
» Amid the atmosphere of the 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), one voice stood out — that of a 17-year-old who introduced a fresh perspective on rice through a bilingual children’s book.
Chinese Mice sector growth eased in Q1
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 03/04/2025
» Sluggish growth of the Chinese Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) market is expected for the first quarter, though the recent earthquake should not have a severe impact on the Mice industry.
Dozens of workers trapped in collapsed Bangkok high-rise
News, Published on 28/03/2025
» A mushroom cloud of dust and debris swept through the streets of northern Bangkok on Friday as panicked residents ran for their lives after an under-construction skyscraper came crashing down following a powerful earthquake.
Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
Group urges better funding of libraries
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 20/03/2025
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) has urged the government to enhance support for public libraries as a way to foster growth in the book industry.
Bangkok's biggest book fair returns next week
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 20/03/2025
» In just one week, bookworms will be able to indulge in a variety of Thai and foreign books during the "53rd National Book Fair and 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair", which kicks off on March 27 and runs daily from 10am to 9pm until April 7, at Hall 5-8 of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road.
SKYY's the limit
Postbag, Published on 15/03/2025
» Re: "Investment boost questioned", (BP, March 14) and "B7bn SKYY9 Centre deal was shady: MP", (BP, March 11).
Organiser expects 1.3m at book fair
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 12/03/2025
» The Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (Pubat) has announced the upcoming 53rd National Book Fair and 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair 2025, aiming to draw more than 1.3 million visitors.