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High hopes for policy statement
Published on 11/09/2023
» As the government spells out its policy statement in parliament on Monday, people have high expectations for it to make good on its promises to deal with bread-and-butter issues affecting their lives and turn the economy around.
Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/05/2023
» A new alternative to change the mood without leaving town, I checked into Centra by Centara Hotel Bangkok Phra Nakhon in the afternoon and spent the rest of the day at its cafe observing local life through the floor-to-ceiling windows while sipping iced tea paired with freshly baked pastries.
Thai-style diplomacy?
Oped, Postbag, Published on 08/01/2022
» Re: "Can Europe avert a war between US and China?," (Opinion, Jan 6). The article illustrates the enormous opportunities calling for Thailand to play a decisive role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
Twenty-five years of musical magic
Life, John Clewley, Published on 19/03/2019
» This year is the 25th anniversary of the World Beat column. It began all the way back in February 1994. That's right, in the last century. We survived the millennium and have forged ahead into the 21st century.
Language of love
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 17/02/2019
» How was your Valentine's Day? Mine was really, really special.
BMA rejects pleas not to clear Khao San footpaths
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/08/2018
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has rejected calls by Khao San Road vendors not to clear them from the tourist street's pavements in a crackdown due to start today today.
Top 5 social media stories of the year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017
» The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.
Police on lookout for rogue transgenders
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/08/2016
» Police are urging foreign tourists to be on their guard when engaging in casual sex with transgenders in Thailand owing to a recent spate of assaults and thefts.
Mind over manners
B Magazine, Michael Ruffles, Published on 23/11/2014
» From time to time, the Land of Smiles seems like it's anything but. It becomes the land of smirks when you're waiting for change and the motorcycle taxi rider insists he doesn't have enough. It becomes the land of scowls when you suggest to a middle-aged woman with the khunying hairdo that she wait her turn at the 7-Eleven counter. It becomes the land of blank stares when you point out to the smartphone zombies that they shouldn't block the door of the skytrain.
Water festival more important than water shortage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2013
» 45 drought provinces declared disaster areas but Songkran is a time to travel back home & reunite with families, so the show must go on.