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Bangkok Gems Fair Set to Boost Global Trade
Published on 27/08/2024
» The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or GIT, alongside government and private sector organisers, have announced the upcoming 70th "Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair," known as "Bangkok Gems." The event will be held from 9 to 13 September 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) and is projected to generate at least 3.5 billion baht in revenue.
The return of royal khon
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/09/2018
» The wait is over for the return of the annual khon masked dance. The much-loved performance by the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (Support Foundation) of HM Queen Sirikit under the Reign of King Rama IX will make a comeback at the Thailand Cultural Centre from Nov 3 until Dec 5, this time featuring an episode called The Allegiance Of Phiphek.
Gearing up for tourists
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/03/2018
» After harvesting season, rice farmers in the Northeast hold an annual merit-making ceremony to express gratitude to Mae Phosop (the Goddess of Rice). The farmers bring a portion of their newly harvested rice and pile it up on a temple ground for monks to bless.
Where royal souls reside
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 21/12/2017
» Apart from Wat Bowon Niwet, which is King Bhumibol Adulyadej's symbolic temple, Wat Ratchabophit on Ratchabophit Road is one of only two temples that enshrine his ashes. Since Nov 7, when the temple started permitting the general public to pay respects to the royal remains, many have flocked there for this purpose.
A 'sacred' quest to save the past
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 16/09/2017
» Artisan crafts have been falling out of favour for years, with many morphing into exhibits and even finding their final resting place at museums.
Forever grateful
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2017
» 'My Dearest Khun Prisna, I am now in one of the most beautiful places. Our hotel's name is 'Castello del Sole' (Castle of the Sun). Isn't it chic? The name is like one in a fairy tale. This town is so cute. It has a bright-coloured lake and nice houses on slopes. Routes and paths criss-cross the hills. Colourful flowers blossom everywhere ..."
Who's afraid of Gaemi?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/10/2012
» By the time Gaemi reached Bangkok it had lost its winds and much of its rain, making it seem like an ordinary rainy season day.
Gaemi turns west – towards us
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2012
» Gaemi, still a tropical storm in the South China Sea, has turned west with landfall expected on the Vietnamese coast sometime tomorrow. Preparations are continuing to mimimise its effects when it reaches us a day or so later.
Flood prevention: Running out of time
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/02/2012
» Delays dredging canals & irrigation repairs, public hearings on farmer compensation for water retention, all make 3 month deadline difficult.