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Building resilience
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/06/2020
» The Covid-19 pandemic has left private and government schools in Thailand in uncharted territory. While much has been discussed about how to keep children engaged during these trying times, how educators and students are fairing emotionally in adjusting to the new normal has not been given much thought.
Building BASE
Guru, Published on 15/06/2018
» With kind eyes and a confident smile, Jack Thomas is on a mission to make your workout the favourite part of your day. He is the founder and CEO of BASE, one of Bangkok's leading fitness studios, which was voted "Gym of the Year 2018" at the recent Fitness Best, the biggest fitness industry awards in Asia. He has a long list of qualifications, including a diploma in personal training from the UK and has been exercising his expertise in Bangkok's fitness scene since 2009. In addition to the two BASE locations in Thong Lor and Sathon, Thomas has advocated a healthy lifestyle for all through his contributions to various local and international publications. We decided to ask him a few questions about his journey, the BASE experience and for a few fitness tips.
Building comfort
Asia focus, Pattama Kuentak, Published on 25/04/2022
» Micah Tamthai loves travelling. His most recent adventure was a three-week road trip through the western United States last September after travel restrictions were eased.
Building bookworms
Oped, Editorial, Published on 28/09/2022
» After launching an expensive campaign to promote a culture of reading in 2013 that achieved only moderate success, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is giving it another stab.
Building the future
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2025
» 'Usually, when it comes to the topic of peace in the southernmost provinces, most people think of violence and bombs," said Hazwan, 21, as we sat together at the PEACEtival, which was a festival of peace told through art, fashion design, music, creative writing and dialogue by local youth. The event was held at the end of April at Yala Rajabhat University in Yala province.
Building them up
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/01/2019
» Construction workers are usually overlooked even though their work is fundamental to the building of cities. To shine a spotlight on them, German photographer Ralf Tooten exhibits construction-worker portraits in his exhibition "A.W.C. -- Asian Workers Covered", as a reminder of how and by whom Thailand's cities have been built.
Big-ticket building
Business, Published on 10/05/2019
» The substantial rise in Bangkok land prices in recent years has caused the value of property projects to climb. Values of 10 billion baht are no longer unthinkable for large projects, especially mixed-use complexes with residential, retail and office components.
Democracy building blocks
Published on 11/01/2018
» “Lego Amazing Kid’s Day 2018” เพื่อมอบความสุขให้แก่เด็กๆ เนื่องในวันเด็กแห่งชาติ 2561 ผ่านความมหัศจรรย์สุดตื่นตาตื่นใจกับ LEGO Tower “Amazing Bangkok” หอชมเมืองขนาดยักษ์ ครั้งแรกในไทยกับการจำลอง 11 สถานที่สำคัญของกรุงเทพฯ เสมือนจริงทุกรายละเอียด สร้างด้วยตัวต่อเลโก้กว่า 500,000 ชิ้น จัดวางในลักษณะพาโนราม่า มีความยาวถึง 8.5 เมตร พร้อมให้เด็กๆ ได้เปิดโลกจินตนาการ ณ ลานโปรโมชั่น โซน B และ C ชั้น 1 ศูนย์การค้าเซ็นทรัลพลาซา ลาดพร้าว Published caption : A replica of the Democracy Monument made from Lego bricks is displayed at Central Lat Phrao department store in Bangkok to celebrate Children’s Day tomorrow. It is among replicas of 11 historical venues in the capital assembled using over half a million Lego bricks by a team of model builders and designers who took about three months to complete the work for the ‘Lego Amazing Kids’ Day’ fair which runs until Jan 18. All the Lego structures are arranged in panoramic displays.
Building better ties
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/04/2022
» Since arriving in Thailand under a year ago, Israel's ambassador to Thailand HE Orna Sagiv has felt at home in the Land of Smiles, often opting to experience the nation's rich culture and traditions through hands-on experience.