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Your horoscope for Apr 12-18
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 12/04/2024
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.
Treasures await at Toy Expo 2024
Life, Published on 03/04/2024
» Delve into a world of fantasy during Thailand Toy Expo 2024 which kicks off tomorrow and runs until Sunday at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
Govt defends its ‘confidence’ in Tomorrowland
Published on 29/03/2024
» The government has defended its stance after the organisers of Tomorrowland, a major electronic dance music (EDM) festival, denied a government statement suggesting that the annual event would come to Thailand, saying the offer was still being studied.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
An art renaissance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/12/2023
» In 2023, Thailand's art industry continued to grow. Among the numerous events held nationwide, Adulaya Hoontrakul, director of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), highlighted three significant exhibitions: "Colorful Bangkok", "Thailand Biennale Chiang Rai 2023" and "Womanifesto: Flowing Connections".
Food security benefits from helping hand
Life, Published on 29/11/2023
» By 2050, the global demand for food will rise by 70%, according to data from the World Bank, as the world's population is expected to reach nine billion people. And in order to meet such a huge demand, at least US$80 billion annual investment will be required.
Elevating art on the global stage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/10/2023
» Compared to other industries in Thailand, the art industry is relatively small. Now under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, art is now among the 11 industries which will be developed and supported by the Thailand Creative Content Agency (THACCA). The 11 industries are art, food, sports, lifestyle, tourism, music, literature, film, games, design, and fashion.
Green tourism on the rise
Life, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/10/2023
» Crowded streets, bustling nightlife, and vibrant beach parties: this high season is shaping up well for Thailand, experiencing a surge in international tourists after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Rather than depending heavily on sheer tourist numbers, the pandemic has taught us the importance of slowing down, exploring natural destinations, and allowing environments to recover from reduced capacity, waste, and environmental footprint.
MQDC unveils storied place: Pioneering a new era of themed destination
Life, Published on 22/09/2023
» MQDC introduces Storied Place, a transformative themed destination, offering a diverse range of amenities and experiences, beginning with "Happitat at The Forestias" in 2024.
Three tech events happening this month
Life, Published on 15/08/2023
» This month, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is the venue for three high-profile digital events held with the aim of promoting and pushing Thailand to become the digital gateway of Southeast Asia.