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Taekwondo star Hamidi sacrifices her freedom to battle the Taliban
AFP, Published on 24/01/2025
» PARIS - Afghan taekwondo star Marzieh Hamidi told AFP the death threats she has received, forcing her to live under French police protection, show how effective her stinging criticism of the Taliban has been.
CPN preps lavish Lunar New Year events
Business, Published on 24/01/2025
» Central Pattana Plc (CPN) is holding grand celebrations for Chinese New Year at CentralWorld.
Lunar New Year dining spots
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 24/01/2025
» Centara Grand at CentralWorld
Celebrate Moxy Bangkok’s 1st Year with Bold Perks
Published on 23/01/2025
» Moxy Bangkok Ratchaprasong, nestled in Bangkok’s vibrant shopping district, the first Moxy Hotel in Thailand and the largest Moxy Hotel in Asia-Pacific, is celebrating its first anniversary in style with the launch of a special promotion, ‘#MoxyBangkok Turns One!’ Running from January 1 to March 25, 2025, this exclusive offer invites travellers to experience Bangkok’s vibrant energy with added perks designed to make every stay playful and unforgettable.
Love Wins: Celebrate Marriage Equality This Valentine’s Day
Published on 23/01/2025
» The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi is making this Valentine’s Day truly unforgettable as it hosts a grand celebration for marriage equality. On February 14, 2025, couples of all genders will have the opportunity to officially register their marriages at a dedicated venue within The Mall Lifestore Bangkapi, in collaboration with the Bangkapi District Office. This historic event is part of the "THE MALL LOVE STORE" campaign, designed to celebrate love in all its beautiful forms.
Lunar New Year festivities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/01/2025
» According to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Snake -- which will begin on Jan 29 -- represents wisdom, transformation and renewal. This is a good sign after the challenges we've encountered in recent years. But before we start anew, let's have some fun with at shopping malls before going on with our lives in a wise way.
Bangkok’s Best Street Food Buffet by the River
Published on 22/01/2025
» The enchanting Chao Phraya River provides the perfect backdrop for Shangri-La Bangkok’s 23rd “Raan Dung Ross Ded: RDRD Street Food Buffet Under the Stars @Poolside”, a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Happening on Saturday, 1 February 2025, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, this event promises a culinary journey through Bangkok’s finest street food and Michelin Guide selections.
Meet you at the arena of art
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 22/01/2025
» Twenty years young and emerging as an even more sophisticated and inspiring go-to could be one way to describe the current incarnation of Siam Paragon. Extensive renovations that began in early 2024 have transformed the luxury mall into an even more glossy Mecca for high-end brands. But the retail epicentre is also trying to make a visitor's experience better by adding an arena of art that shows pieces by internationally-acclaimed artists from around the world. "We are the pride of Bangkok, and we are moving towards becoming established on the world stage," says Salawit Suviporn, executive vice president, Head of Think Tank at Siam Piwat. "Following Siam Paragon's 'luxury for all' initiative, we understand that everyone's [definition of] luxury is different, so we must cater to every group, age and sex. Art is one thing that binds everything together. The public spaces will showcase art to create wonderful experiences for visitors."
Few on the payroll
Oped, Postbag, Published on 22/01/2025
» Re: "Govt bets on casinos", (BP, Jan 14). Amongst all the pie-in-the-sky estimates of potential economic benefits and tax hauls from proposed casino entertainment complexes, I was flabbergasted to see that advocates were only anticipating the creation of 9,000 to 15,000 new jobs should the proposals be approved.
Bishop lectures stony-faced Trump in church
AFP, Published on 22/01/2025
» WASHINGTON - Donald Trump was forced Tuesday to sit through a sermon by a bishop begging him to have "mercy" on gays and poor immigrants as the Republican celebrated the start to his second term as US president.