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Following in Sunthon Phu's footsteps
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/07/2019
» All along the Chao Phraya, from Bangkok Noi in the capital to Bang Kruai in Nonthaburi, are several old temples and communities that have stood for more than two centuries. These sites are mentioned in the works of Sunthon Phu, the great poet who lived during the reigns of King Rama I through to King Rama IV (1786-1855).
Stepping back in time
Life, Published on 12/04/2018
» To celebrate Songkran, CentralPlaza Pinklao will take visitors back in time to witness the charm of ancient Thai cuisine and the history, art and culture of the Rattanakosin era during the "Tassana Rattanakosin" fair from today until April 16.
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.
Inconvenient evils
News, Postbag, Published on 22/07/2017
» Re: "Manas case all too rare", (Editorial, July 21).
Afghan Buddha statues in danger
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2012
» A group of about 100 monks and Buddhists called on the United Nations and Unesco yesterday to help save the remains of ancient Buddha sculptures threatened by a copper mining project in Afghanistan.
London Olympic medals: heaviest, most expensive
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2012
» It took eight tons of gold, silver and copper to make the 4,700 medals to be awarded at the London Olympic and Paralympic games, the heaviest and most expensive medals ever produced for a summer games.
Ancient metalworkers slowly disappearing
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/05/2012
» Families of craftsmen have been living on the Bangkok Noi canal since Ayutthaya times but their ancient craft is disappearing.
Gold's popularity skyrockets
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/09/2011
» Gold prices continue moving up and up with no end in sight due to continuing problems in US and European economies.
Unnamed politician helps wildlife smuggler
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/06/2011
» Foreign NGO tracked smuggler down, but why the unnamed politician who helped the smuggler remains unnamed, remains a mystery.