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Everything old is new again
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 11/10/2019
» Bangkok is a city that constantly sees new constructions reaching up to the sky. But if you look close enough, a great number of ancient homes are being brought back to life, reborn with renewed purpose. They demonstrate that embracing historical beauty along with modern innovation produces fascinating and profitable results, with the reassurance that architecturally significant homes are being kept alive. Over the recent years, such places have been popping up more and we hope they continue to. Guru has scoped out some of Bangkok's most admirable, century-old homes to discover the stories behind them.
Cruising down to Old Siam
Holiday Time, Published on 04/12/2019
» The day-long din of a thriving modern metropolis has died down, and the Chao Phraya River, now shrouded in relative darkness, has taken on an almost timeless quality. An ancient rice barge that passes down river only adds to that ambience. So does an old tugboat chugging its way in the opposite direction. The quaint rust-bucket emerges from under Phra Buddha Yodfa, which is appropriately known in English as Memorial Bridge and was inaugurated in 1932 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the reigning Chakri Dynasty.
Old ghosts foil new start
News, Editorial, Published on 28/12/2019
» After the March 24 general election, 2019 was supposed to be a year that marked a new beginning for democracy in Thailand after almost five years of heavy-handed military junta rule.
A guidebook to Old Bangkok
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 04/02/2025
» In an era where AI can instantly recommend destinations, activities and dining spots, guidebooks may seem like things of the past.
A taste of old Manhattan
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 07/12/2018
» With its name providing a hint, the three-month-old grill room on the 55th floor of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is an intimate portrayal of its sister establishment -- the signature steakhouse of 125-year-old Waldorf Astoria New York.
How the old stay young
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 11/12/2018
» Despite being 65 and frail, Auntie Pim, a retired nurse, doesn't miss a day of her workout classes at the Lumpini Youth Centre and Sports Club, which aside from sports activities for the youth offers retired folks classes on classical Thai music, painting and other arts-based activities.
The Art of Growing Old
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 03/02/2019
» "Attending an unplanned party/ Never ready, didn't really wanna come/ Saying 'hello' to acquaintances/ Gotta be careful not to smile too much/ It just wouldn't be appropriate," without knowing the track's title, the opening verse of The Charapaabs' debut single, Sala Kon Sao (Funeral Party), reads like something of a typical introvert's diary. As the second verse arrives, it becomes clear that the aforementioned "party" is actually a funeral where "the host refrains from making an appearance" (worth noting a clever wordplay here -- ook long, literally "out of coffin", is used instead of ook rong, which is a Thai expression meaning to make an appearance).
Old air force plane crashes
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 05/03/2019
» SONGKHLA: Two air force pilots and a mechanic were slightly injured when their old AU-23 Peacemaker crash-landed in Khlong Hoi Khong district around noon on Tuesday.
NCPO pulls out old cards
News, Editorial, Published on 30/03/2019
» After general elections last Sunday, the country should have been moving to embrace a democratic environment and leave behind a culture of heavy-handed suppression of free speech and political activity, which has been rampant under the military regime over the past years. However, reactions from a number of the regime's key figures and authorities towards the emerging political scene seem to suggest otherwise.
TEST YOURSELF: Stories of old
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/06/2019
» Korea meets Netflix in the Arthdal Chronicles