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Women of the army PsyOps band
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/07/2014
» The army's secret weapon in the post-coup happiness campaign, three women were called to action at Victory Monument to stage a concert to diffuse tensions & well ....just make people smile & be happy.
Songkran "insanity"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/04/2014
» Not everyone is happy with our modern Songkran festival. Today, Bangkok Post columnist Ploenpote Atthakor risks being called a "killjoy" by giving out some harsh criticism of the "insanity" accompanying the holiday period.
The making of a national artist
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/02/2014
» The story of how soon-to-be-designated National Artist Banyen Rakkaen got started as a mor lam singer.
Chinese New Year for Thai-Chinese
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/01/2014
» Since ancient times, Chinese New Year has been the most important festival of the year for Chinese people. Its cultural meaning and social implications are like that of the Songkran festival to Thai people.
Seoul Searching
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/01/2014
» With only 12, 000 tickets available for last Saturday's sold-out Girls' Generation concert, at least 50,000 fans missed out. So, what was it like for the lucky ones who saw the show? Find out here.
What's new in business news: September 3, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/09/2013
» Water sports to replace drinking & drugs at Full Moon party, inflation falls before price hikes & immediate VAT refund to help small cross-border traders.
Ganesh museum: 5 heads, 16 arms, 2,000 statues
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/07/2013
» Whether Ganesh is dancing, riding his rat or just eating sweets, learn his 32 styles & the best way to worship him for you.
Flying Steps: breakdance you’ve never seen before
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/05/2013
» Can you mix breakdancing, Michael Jackson style, with classical music? Yes, it you are a professional dance group like the Flying Steps. Life’s Onsiri Pravattiyagul caught up with them on their recent trip to Bangkok.
Gun control: After shooting of tourist
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/01/2013
» Southern tourist province of Surat Thani (Koh Phangan, Koh Samui) makes plans for gun control after fatal shooting of tourist on Koh Phangan island.
Unique Thailand: Bathing a goddess in Songkhla
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/12/2012
» Made from gold 300 years ago, this statue of the goddess is bathed once a year, a chance to make wishes & promises to the goddess.