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More than just a mango
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/04/2022
» The recent craze over mango sticky rice had Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha mulling ways to harness Thailand's cultural influence abroad, although it begs the question of how much the state understands soft power and whether it is committed enough to carry through with the vision.
Parade of ghouls
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/07/2018
» Much has been written about Thailand's mischievous phi ta khon "ghost" festival, which has been gaining traction overseas in recent years after people from neighbouring countries were invited to join its cast of ghoulish performers.