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BRT set to see upgrades
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/04/2024
» Bangkok's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will receive a few upgrades this year, with electric buses set to start joining its fleet in July, and a planned expansion of the route in the works.
A beautiful word of caution
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/12/2021
» As part of the 2021 UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) competition, artists were allowed to create paintings without restrictions in terms of imagination and ingenuity since there was no specific theme. The results were rewarding. The winner of UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) in the established artist category, Vachira Kornthong, created a mixed media on canvas painting, Land Of Happiness, which depicts the hidden beauty and abundant happiness found in nature. Land Of Happiness stood out with its use of vibrant colours combined with a fabric applique technique. The message of nature conservation that the artwork implies also touched viewers.
Ex-Austria envoy is new ombudsman
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/09/2021
» Politics: The Senate yesterday selected former diplomat Songsak Saicheua as an ombudsman.
Visitors flock to Klong Ong Ang
News, Published on 28/03/2021
» It has been five months since Klong Ong Ang (formerly known as Saphan Lek) of Phra Nakhon district was reinvented as a popular tourist attraction for people to enjoy street art and a weekend night market. The canal has been restored and hailed as a tremendous success by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
One arrest as police break up protest at embassy
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/02/2021
» Police broke up a rally in front of the Myanmar embassy in central Bangkok yesterday as enraged Myanmar citizens demanded the immediate release of the country's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratically elected politicians.
Grace and grandeur
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/11/2019
» With his arrival on Wednesday, Pope Francis is interweaving a bridge of love and cordiality during his first visit to Thailand where Buddhists, Christians and Muslims have been living in harmony for centuries.
Bangkok plays host to German filmmaking
Life, Published on 08/07/2019
» The newest and best films from the world of German language cinema will be presented during German Film Week 2019, which kicks off today and runs until Sunday.
Time for a me-some
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 14/02/2018
» Happy Valentine's Day! Although it's a sight everywhere, this day doesn't just have to be about the couples. We round up some special sweets and fun for you to revel in some self-love today and throughout the month.
Thai Tourism on rise
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 25/01/2018
» Thailand is expected to welcome 37.55 million visitors this year, up 6% from 2017, according to the Tourism and Sports Ministry.
Coming to terms
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 20/11/2017
» A man with short hair -- wearing a sarong around his chest the way a woman would -- is seen frolicking alone happily on a crowded beach. Lost in his own world, he seems unfazed by the scrutiny and strange looks from children, women in hijab, and men in skullcap. In the background, the sound of Islamic prayers can be heard.