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Chadchart win may 'aid unity'
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 19/05/2022
» An election victory for independent governor candidate Chadchart Sittipunt on Sunday could ease intense political polarisation in the next general election, says a political scientist.
Paetongtarn takes up position
News, Published on 07/05/2022
» The ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) has set itself a target to meet in the next election: winning at least 150 MP seats.
A story told a hundred different ways
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/11/2019
» The annual khon masked dance returns to Thailand Cultural Centre, with this year's feature being the episode Sueb Marga: The Adventures Of Hanuman. To help enhance the audience experience, a special accompanying exhibition provides different interpretations of the beloved tale.
Politics is sport for Newin
News, Published on 08/09/2018
» Newin Chidchob, a veteran politician who has turned his focus to football and motorsport in the northeastern province of Buri Ram, has made headlines again as the regime is expected to ease its ban on political activities some time this month.
Sudarat scotches Sita rumours
News, Published on 07/09/2018
» Key Pheu Thai Party figure Khunying Sudarat Keyuraphan has denied that her close aide, Sita Divari, is being groomed to lead the party.
Rama connection
Asia focus, Narendra Kaushik, Published on 09/01/2017
» The Ramayana and Ramakien have long served as reminders of the deep cultural bonds between India and Thailand. Now scholars and other experts on the two epics are looking at ways to use them in the context of cultural and historical, tourism and economic connections between the two countries.
Airport escape
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/05/2013
» A prisoner being escorted by Australian police to Germany escaped while they slept in a transit lounge and managed to get out of Suvarnabhumi Airport unnoticed by Thai immigration authorities.
Animated Ramayana
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/09/2012
» 52-year-old Prapas Cholsaranon is about to release a new movie – an animated version of the Ramayana called "Yak" (Giant). He talks with the Bangkok Post’s Kong Rithdee about his project.
Fond memories
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/12/2010
» Yesterday a number of ageing former dancers and musicians had a chance to relive the excitement of performing for Their Majesties the King and Queen.
Thai classical dance adapted to portray Thailand's political crisis
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/10/2010
» Political struggles in present-day Thailand are radically different from the past, and the dance dramas that depict these struggles have also changed.