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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Options abound for pilgrims
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/12/2022
» It's time to say goodbye to 2022, and doing good deeds to bring in the New Year seems to be the norm. Those who are staying in Bangkok can benefit from this rare opportunity to have a peaceful vacation while most leave the capital.
From past to present
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/11/2022
» On a Saturday morning, I strolled through a maze of narrow lanes in quest of a simple brunch at Bang Namphueng Floating Market, located in the Thai-Mon community of Bang Krachao. This was my second visit in two years and this time it was merely a stopover on my way to Samut Prakan.
It's a Thai fight
News, Postbag, Published on 14/12/2020
» Re: "Local politics amid US-Thai relations", (Opinion, Dec 11).
Run for the hills
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 08/11/2019
» With Thailand's scorching heat almost all year round, there's never been a better time to take a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city and meander through verdant fields in 20+C weather. Looking for a place to soak in winter breeze? We've got you covered. From the leafy northern province of Chiang Rai to mountainous Loei, Guru has collected eight blooming flower gardens and exciting winter markets, which are open only for the next couple of months.
Ballet stages Peter Pan and King Rama IX composition
Life, Published on 05/03/2018
» The ATOD Children and Youth Development Association presents "Manorah Fantasy & Peter Pan 2018", which will be staged at Kad Theatre of Kad Suan Kaew shopping complex in Chiang Mai, on March 18 at noon and 3.30pm.
Bittersweet tribute to HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Muse, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 29/10/2016
» On Oct 31, the curtain will completely fall on the legendary Sakulthai Weekly Magazine, sadly one day before its 62nd anniversary.