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BMA to boost safety in Yaowarat
News, Published on 30/06/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Tourism and Sports Ministry are ramping up safety measures in Yaowarat after a surge of visitors flocked to Chinatown, as it is also known, inspired by Lisa's Rockstar music video.
Yaowarat shines in 'Rockstar' video
News, Published on 29/06/2024
» The government plans to promote Yaowarat and its vicinity to attract foreign visitors after the release of a music video from Lalisa "Lisa" Manobal featured the area, also known as Bangkok's Chinatown.
Curtains for Chinese opera?
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 27/02/2023
» "Hurry up," shouted a crew member who climbed up onto a makeshift stage. Casting sidelong glances, performers, half-clad, looked in the mirror and concentrated on applying layers of make-up. Nearby, a motley bunch of musicians and technicians double-checked their instruments. A stream of chatter from a growing audience -- without any partition between the theatre and real life -- put unintended pressure on the band.
Upbeat eateries
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 16/09/2022
» I didn't think that I would enjoy dining at Public Market, a new food arcade that occupies a connecting hallway between Central Chidlom and Central Embassy.
At home in Asean
Asia focus, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 05/02/2018
» The first thing that impressed me about Hideaki Iwasaki, country director for the Thailand Resident Mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), was his fluent English. I assumed it was the result of his educational background.
Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 26/01/2017
» From Jan 28 to Feb 4, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and several other cities.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/01/2017
» 1. For those needing a Thai mainstream-music fix, Chang Music Connection Musictropolis is back on Jan 27 with a gigantic series of concerts for the next four weeks at Jarun Burapharat Stadium. The festival kick-starts at 5pm with some of the biggest names in the Thai music industry, such as Lomosonic, Tattoo Colour, Sweet Mullet and JoeyBoy with F*cking Hero, and DJ Spydamonkee taking over the stage. The week after, Getsunova, Buddha Bless and Ab Normal will be tearing the house down. For tickets and further information, go to www.changmusicconnection.com.
An appreciation of a remarkable king
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/10/2016
» Not being Thai, whatever I say concerning His Majesty the King will be inadequate. But having lived in Thailand for the past 47 years, I feel like he has also become my king and I would like to at least attempt to express my admiration for what he achieved in his 70-year reign.
Retro grade
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/12/2015
» Charoen Krung Road, Thailand's first road completed in 1864, was once a hub of prosperity, rich with money, culture and diversity. Now in 2015, the road that runs past the Old City, along the river all the way to Thanon Tok, has enjoyed an urban revival. Once home to expats, embassies, religious and ethnic communities and shophouses, the road and its many sois have now been enlivened by a younger vibe, from Maitri Chit Road near Yaowarat (Chinatown) to the galleries in mid-Charoen Krung.
Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/02/2015
» From Feb 12-28, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and 11 other cities nationwide.