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On a wild honk chase
News, Published on 09/03/2024
» The car honking incident involving a royal motorcade early last month could prompt a search for people believed to have bankrolled the honker.
Protests mark death of Russian opposition leader
Published on 17/02/2024
» Hundreds of protesters, many of them Russian emigres, gathered in cities across Europe and beyond to express their outrage over the death of prominent Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
The perils of too much democracy
Editorial, Published on 11/02/2024
» This is a big week for democracy in Asia, with two nations of almost half a billion people going to the polls in the space of a couple of days.
Learn from Sri Lanka
Postbag, Published on 08/02/2024
» Re: "Imran Khan: from cricket star to jailbird", (Opinion, Feb 7).
Puppet or own man?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/01/2024
» Re: "Why Srettha should risk it all for Pita", (Opinion, Jan 15).
The hidden charms of Jakarta
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2023
» In Indonesia, Bali is a major tourist destination for Thais. However, during my three-day and two-night visit to Jakarta organised by BWH Hotels, I discovered the charms of Indonesia's capital. Jakarta is similar to Bangkok in terms of city vibes and heavy traffic, but Jakarta has more shade and trees than the City of Angels.
Preserving local culture
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/04/2023
» Created by Rush Pleansuk, the mythology of the goddess Mekhala being chased by the thunder deity Ramasura is depicted through nang yai, or a grand shadow play, at the art exhibition "Ramasura". Rush is best known as the winner of the 2019 Designer of the Year award from the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce. He is also a co-founder of the design company Sumphat Gallery, and the architecture company Sumphat Space. The artist confessed that although he works on design for a living, his true passion is art.
Come see the heritage of the South
Life, Published on 27/03/2023
» Those interested in the cultural heritage and wisdom of the South have until Friday to witness various arts and crafts during "Dance Sing And Play: The Sound Of Nakhon Si Thammarat" at Khun Rattawut Wicharn's House, Ratchadamnoen Road, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
6 festivals to brighten up your world
Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 20/11/2022
» As we get nearer to saying goodbye to 2022, Bangkok is brightening up with light installation festivals, hopefully ushering in a brighter 2023. We bring to light a list of events that will give you a sparkly buzz. Plus, there are a few selections outside the city if you need to escape the crowd.
Phetchaburi hosts September puppet festival
Life, Published on 09/06/2022
» Phetchaburi province is hosting Phetchaburi Harmony World Shadow Puppet Festival 2022 from Sept 9 to 11. The event will be organised by Harmony Puppet Thailand under the supervision of the Semathai Puppet Foundation in collaboration with the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau and Governor of Phetchaburi Nattawut Petchpromsorn.