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Creative destruction
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/06/2025
» Salinee Hanvareevongsilp's family moved home for a job opportunity when she was five and the land was subsequently developed into Siam Square in 1965. Still, it remained her favourite haunt. She frequented three movie theatres in the area -- Siam, Scala and Lido. In Matthayom 3, she protested against Japanese goods on Rama I Road.
Rising rents threaten the vibrant street food scene of the once-booming Banthat Thong Road
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/06/2025
» As night fell, neon signs gradually lit up Instagrammable restaurants and cafes. Despite pouring rain, tourists were taking photos of a dessert shop's logo of a boy holding a bun at an iconic intersection. Some eateries were teeming with customers, with a long queue of them spilling onto the sidewalk. Some, less popular, saw staff sitting idle. Others put up advertisement for lease.
Indonesia's 'silvermen' beg to make ends meet
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» JAKARTA - On a rainy day in Indonesia's capital Jakarta, three men coated in metallic paint known as the "manusia silver", or silvermen, brave the elements at an intersection near a mall to ask drivers for change.
Young stars shine at musical gala
Life, Published on 08/04/2025
» Since its foundation in 2010, the Bangkok Charity Orchestra (BCO) has raised over 25 million baht for good causes in Thailand. Recently, at the Aksra Theatre (King Power Rangnam), conductor and BCO founder Chulayuth Lochotinan guided his 80-piece orchestra with authority and style through an impressive musical gala.
Group rejects 'slum' label for Myanmar community
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 18/03/2025
» The director of a Catholic-run school in Phuket denies that a Myanmar community in the province is living in a "slum", as labelled by a foreign YouTuber.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Feb 14-20
Guru, Published on 14/02/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Mark Lunar New Year with these films
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/01/2025
» Lunar New Year is coming early this year as Jan 29 marks the start of the Year of the Snake according to the Chinese calendar. Besides being the time to reunite with family and loved ones, it's also a good time to watch films and anime to ring in the new year.
French premier promises concrete aid for cyclone-hit Mayotte
AFP, Published on 30/12/2024
» MAMOUDZOU - French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou arrived in Mayotte on Monday, vowing to bring help to the Indian Ocean territory ravaged by Cyclone Chido.
Thai influencer dies after alcohol drinking challenge
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/12/2024
» A young Thai social media influencer has died soon after being hired for 30,000 baht to drink a 350ml bottle of whisky.
Young Thai influencer dies after alcohol drinking challenge
Online Reporters, Published on 26/12/2024
» A young Thai social media influencer has died soon after being hired for 30,000 baht to guzzle a 350ml bottle of whisky.