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Let the show (and snow) begin
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 30/03/2017
» It's almost a ritual for Disney fans, mostly young ones, to wait for this annual event to come. Disney On Ice, a show where various Disney characters come to life on the rink, arrives in Bangkok today.
Bhikkhuni protest palace ban
News, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 13/01/2017
» Dhammananda Bhikkhuni has lodged a petition with the Department of Women's Affairs and Family Development (DWF) claiming she and a group of female monks were blocked from paying respects to the late King last month.
A bumpy ride
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 26/12/2016
» A benchmark of a developed city is when everyone, and not just the poor, take public transport. Bangkok still has a lot to do even though 2016 has seen several developments in the continual effort to improve our public transport. We have new GPS in buses and sparkling new canal boats and trains. Meanwhile, a trial run of water transportation in Klong Padung Krung Kasem has been launched.
Drawing attention
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 20/12/2016
» It's been more than two months since His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away. Since then we've seen people coming out to show their generosity, to offer help and use their skills to honour him. Print and memorabilia collections of the monarch are in high demand.
Vivid memories
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 27/10/2016
» The Grand Palace is lately one of the capital's most crowded areas, as people flock to pay their last respects to His Majesty King Bhumibol. Located not so far away is the Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Centre, also worth a visit at the moment for its exhibition showcasing works related to the late king.
University students express their grief through art
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 20/10/2016
» After the most fearful news to Thai people became real last Thursday, grief has spread fast across the land. As citizens express sorrow through mourning, wearing black and general solemnity, students at Silpakorn University, the country's leading university in the arts, decided to deal with the moment by turning their deep emotion into stunning nine portraits of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Generosity in times of sorrow
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 19/10/2016
» It has been almost a week since His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away. Though we know life has to move on, grief is still in the air across the Kingdom. People from provinces nationwide continue making their way to Bangkok to pay their respects to the late King.
The final call
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 28/05/2015
» The curtains are coming down on La Fête 2015, the annual Franco-Thai cultural co-operation festival, as it will be held for the 11th and final time from June 3-20. Next year, according to the Embassy of France, it's likely that shows and performances will be spread out all-year-round.