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Swatch's 7,007 limited watch collection will keep waiting fans busy
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 18/03/2020
» After the new James Bond movie franchise No Time To Die postponed its return from April to November due to the Covid-19 spread, fans have more time to warm up for the upcoming thrilling mission with Swatch's 7,007 limited-edition Q watch collection.
Irresponsible or misunderstood?
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/03/2020
» In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, all eyes are now on illegal migrant workers -- or the so-called phi noi, or little ghosts -- who returned from South Korea to Thailand. Like those travelling back from other high-risk countries, the authorities have asked all returnees to self-quarantine at home. Unfortunately, some ignored the request.
Living well
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/03/2020
» Paying tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Royal Project Gastronomy Festival has returned to Siam Paragon and continues until March 8, showcasing a wide selection of top-quality culinary products like mixed salad vegetables, cape gooseberries and French bresse chicken, rich in vitamin C, calcium, protein and antioxidants.
We're all in this together
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/02/2020
» Putting in an effort to save the Earth, Thailand has marked the beginning of the new decade by introducing bans on the use of single-use plastic bags, with the aim of cutting 225,000 tonnes of plastic rubbish a year. This is a significant step for Thailand to take as it is the sixth largest contributor to plastic waste in the world's oceans.
Love is in the air
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/02/2020
» It's Valentine's Week, and couples are on the lookout for a special way to celebrate. If you are among them, why not head north and bask in the romantic atmosphere at Singha Park Chiang Rai International Valentine's Balloon Fiesta 2020 from today until Sunday.
The Searchers
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/02/2020
» After almost 10 years of hard work and continuous study of the life cycle of hepatitis C, the effort has paid off with German virologist Dr Ralf F.W. Bartenschlager being selected as a 2019 Prince Mahidol Award laureate in the field of medicine, while British Prof Dr David Mabey has received the award in the field of public health services for his research on trachoma -- a common eye infection leading to blindness.
Gorilla in the mist
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/02/2020
» For several years now, there has been a campaign calling for a better life for Bua Noi, Thailand's last gorilla. What that better life would look like, however, remains unclear.
New Year pilgrimage
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/01/2020
» To mark the pig handing over the baton to the rat this weekend, Thais of Chinese descent will uphold their traditions by visiting several holy shrines and making offerings to deities for Lunar New Year. If you're planning any such trips in and around Bangkok, here are some popular venues to pray for good fortune and prosperity in the year to come.
One step at a time
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/01/2020
» Rama VIII Bridge, Ratchadamnoen Road and other streets around Bangkok's iconic landmarks such as Victory Monument and Wat Benchamabophit Temple will morph into running tracks for 40,000 marathoners at the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok that will be back in town for its second edition next month.
These legless turtles are no mutants
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/01/2020
» A mountain of sea waste has ruined marine ecosystems from south to east. During October 2018 to September last year, some 150 sea turtles and 67 dolphins were found dead on the beaches of Rayong, Chon Buri, Chanthaburi and Trat, according to records from the Marine and Coastal Resources, Research and Development Center, the Eastern Gulf of Thailand (MCRRDCE).