Showing 1 - 10 of 213
An art revived
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Rak see lacquer colour painting is a distinct art form found in Asia. It involves mixing pigment powder with clear lacquer sap to create colours resembling oil paint. Artists often add details to their art using black lacquer outlines, gold or silver leaves, and build up multiple overlapping layers. Once dry, the surface is polished to reveal the depth and texture of the layers.
Venezuela's El Dorado, where gold is currency of the poor
AFP, Published on 17/06/2025
» EL DORADO — In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to pay for groceries.
Fix by Love: How Thai kintsugi artist beautifies broken objects
Life, Published on 07/06/2025
» If you search for a kintsugi repair in Thailand, the Fix by Love Facebook and Instagram pages will likely appear first in your feed. Although the owner claims he has never digitally marketed it, the page attracts people genuinely interested and appreciative of the art.
New feasts for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/04/2025
» Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening or a drink launch. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning.
Thai rock singer arrested on drug charge
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/03/2025
» A Thai rock singer has been arrested on charges of possessing drugs following the arrest of his dealers in Bangkok last week, police said on Tuesday.
Green inventions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/02/2025
» Awareness of environmental issues has driven the trend of producing environmentally-friendly products. Following in this light, Thailand Inventors' Day 2025, which was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand and held from Feb 2-6, showcased eco-friendly products made to save the environment. Here are three outstanding products that were on display.
Dazzling artistry, mechanical creativity
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 22/11/2024
» In 2020 and 2022, Van Cleef & Arpels took home two prizes at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève. This year the maison scored a hat trick.
Above all others
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 22/11/2024
» Held annually in November, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards ceremony honours outstanding creations in the watchmaking world. The 20 or so prizes include the most prestigious Aiguille d'Or Grand Prix (Best in Show).
Trio busted for fake powdered milk
Published on 19/11/2024
» NAKHON PATHOM - A Chinese national and two Thais have been arrested for distributing counterfeit powdered milk.
Sincere Fine Watches celebrates 70 years
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/10/2024
» Joining the 70th anniversary celebrations of Sincere Fine Watches, Franck Muller recently unveiled the Vanguard Damascus Steel Sincere Platinum Jubilee Edition in Bangkok.