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On the run with Toon again
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/08/2018
» On Dec 25 last year, the entire nation cheered on Artiwara "Toon" Kongmalai as he crossed the finish line in Mae Sai, the northernmost district of the country. It was the completion of his much-celebrated, and much-debated, 55-day charity run to raise funds for 11 public hospitals. The "Kao Kon La Kao" project covered a distance of 2,215km, starting from the country's southern tip in Betong, Yala, and arriving up north in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai. Over 1 billion baht was raised from the run.
The power of three resonates late king's goodwill
News, Mae Moo, Published on 29/10/2017
» Three celebrities are showing King Bhumibol's word can reach younger people committed to pursuing his good deeds as the country paused last week to send the late monarch to heaven.
Where to pay final respects to King Bhumibol
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 26/10/2017
» The royal cremation day has arrived. Hundreds of thousands are expected to turn up at the ceremonial grounds to witness the historic event. Millions more are going to watch the proceedings on television. Those who would like to pay their last respect to King Bhumibol also have the choice of placing the sandalwood flowers at the 85 replicas of the royal crematorium around the country. There is one in each province and nine in Bangkok.
King Rama X to lead ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2017
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will preside over the merit-making ceremonies marking one year since the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace Friday and Saturday, according to the Bureau of the Royal Household.
A year of tears
Life, Published on 13/10/2017
» One year ago today, Thailand lost a great king, the moral and spiritual centre of the entire nation. Upon hearing the news, people sobbed on the bus, wept on the train, cried in the office. It's one of those rare moments in life that affected all of us in such a way that we remember exactly where we were and how we felt when the reality of what happened set in. One year on, we ask dozens of people from all walks of life about how they remember that fateful day.
Ceremonial splendour
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2017
» Tongthong Chandransu is the name that comes to the mind of most people when they think about royal ceremonies. His narration of these events, a familiar element during their broadcast, is always filled with insightful facts and wondrous anecdotes about Thai history and centuries-old culture.
Understanding a country's grief
Life, Published on 19/10/2016
» Since the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej last Thursday, a shockwave of emotional distress has been felt across Thailand. As the country observes a period of mourning, emotions continue to resonate.
Thais in US pay tribute to His Majesty
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 15/10/2016
» Thais in many US cities, including Cambridge where His Majesty the King was born 88 years ago, have jointly paid tribute to their beloved King for the last time.
Brush with deathbrings out the bestin our children
Spectrum, Published on 31/07/2016
» The bloom was off our Rose -- but for only a few minutes. She didn't die. It happened this past June 19, a Sunday. A sudden-death horror story. Almost. It began and ended in five minutes. Literally. Five minutes. But she lived.
Operating within the lawsuits
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 29/05/2016
» The Thai Medical Council had a peculiar message for medical graduates on their orientation day earlier this month.