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Echoes of an education?
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 18/05/2020
» Now in the 12th grade, Charatrawi Khunakornbodin has spent her vacation at home taking online lessons to gear up for the upcoming school year. With the dream of becoming a dentist, she has to deal with central entrance exams to pave the way to university admission next year.
The Searchers
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/02/2020
» After almost 10 years of hard work and continuous study of the life cycle of hepatitis C, the effort has paid off with German virologist Dr Ralf F.W. Bartenschlager being selected as a 2019 Prince Mahidol Award laureate in the field of medicine, while British Prof Dr David Mabey has received the award in the field of public health services for his research on trachoma -- a common eye infection leading to blindness.
New Year pilgrimage
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/01/2020
» To mark the pig handing over the baton to the rat this weekend, Thais of Chinese descent will uphold their traditions by visiting several holy shrines and making offerings to deities for Lunar New Year. If you're planning any such trips in and around Bangkok, here are some popular venues to pray for good fortune and prosperity in the year to come.
Colourful, whimsical Xmas celebrations
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/12/2019
» Winter is in full swing and shoppers in downtown Bangkok now can enjoy the festive vibes. From now until Jan 12, the shopping district of Siam Paragon, Siam Center and Siam Discovery has turned itself into a magical town, adorned with colourful lights, giant Christmas trees and whimsical art installations.
Grace and grandeur
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/11/2019
» With his arrival on Wednesday, Pope Francis is interweaving a bridge of love and cordiality during his first visit to Thailand where Buddhists, Christians and Muslims have been living in harmony for centuries.
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.
Loy Krathong around Thailand
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/11/2019
» Rivers, lakes and canals around the country will be illuminated by candlelight as Thais release a series of lotus-inspired floats in order to ask forgiveness from the Water Goddess for their infringements during the much-loved Loy Krathong Festival.
Awakening Bangkok returns to light up the old town
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/10/2019
» Following the success of its first edition last year, Awakening Bangkok is back to once again light up the historic neighbourhood of Charoen Krung from Nov 15 until 24.
The man behind the magic
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/10/2019
» Damkerng Thitapiyasak first discovered his talent for theatre when he was in Grade 7. He wrote a school play that thoroughly entertained his audience, featuring fun characters which allowed his friends to show off their acting skills.