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Live like a Vietnamese princess
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/09/2025
» Come rain or shine, Hanoi in Vietnam is one of my favourite places for a quick weekend getaway. The food and the city, though crowded in peak tourist season, is always worth the 1.5-hour air time.
The unstoppable puppeteer
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/06/2025
» The friendly and familiar faces emerged from the bags one by one: a buffalo, a dog, a bird, a crocodile and a pink-haired duck. Many Thais who grew up in the 90s will not only recognise these faces, but they will also know their names: Cha-ngon, Hang Dab, Jao Khuntong, Khon Loy and Ped Noi. These are the stars of children's television programme Jao Khuntong.
CPN sinks B500m into Songkran events
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 04/04/2025
» SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is investing 500 million baht in the nationwide "Thai Maha Songkran" festival and plans to host more than 1,000 events across 28 branches nationwide.
Healing with puppets
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/04/2025
» A ventriloquist is helping children and adults in Thailand process trauma after devastating events.
The final outing
Life, Published on 23/10/2024
» Back for a fifth and final time, the Unfolding Kafka Festival 2024, a biennial contemporary performing arts festival founded and directed by Jitti Chompee, will unveil its most ambitious programme yet in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Franz Kafka's death and the festival's own 10-year anniversary.
Siam Paragon and Culture Ministry Honour Queen Sirikit
Published on 13/08/2024
» The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Siam Paragon, is organising "Praepastra Boromarajininath" to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother's birthday anniversary on 12 August 2024. The event is taking place from 12–18 August 2024, at Parc Paragon, M Floor, Siam Paragon, and features a variety of activities, including an exhibition on Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s dedication to preserving Thai art and craft. It also showcases traditional Thai costumes, Thai cultural performances such as youth Khon performances, folk performances, fashion shows highlighting contemporary Thai fabrics, and the sale of Thai cultural products (CPOT). Visitors will also have the opportunity to shop for creative Thai crafts at the ICONCRAFT pop-up, located on the 1st floor of Siam Paragon, from 10–31 August 2024.
BICT returns after six-year hiatus
Life, Published on 29/07/2024
» The Bangkok International Children's Theatre Festival (BICT) is back with 13 performances to be presented under the theme "Cross The Threshold: Follow Your Butterflies" at five venues across Bangkok from Thursday to Aug 11.
Summer sojourns outside of Thailand
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/07/2024
» With the onset of the monsoons coupled with the heat in the Thai capital (and yes, we are talking about the weather, for once), it is time to experience the onslaught of milder summer. Guru By Bangkok Post lists places where you can chill in the cool summer breeze.
Explore Chinatown's past at Five Footway Festival in Singapore
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/03/2024
» Amid a nostalgic atmosphere, Chinatown Singapore will host the Five Footway Festival from Saturday until March 17, and transport visitors back to the 1900s when this neighbourhood served as a bustling trading hub. The Chinatown Business Association is working with its partners to create more than 70 creative activities that shed light on the rich cultural heritage and history of the Chinese community.
Welcoming the Lunar New Year
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/02/2024
» The Year Of The Wood Dragon brings with it a hope of calmness, loyalty and reliability, akin to the personality of the spirit animal. Get into the spirit of the season with sumptuous festivities.