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A new dawn
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 29/04/2022
» Evoking the colours of an Italian sunset, a lush display of flowers that deck the Author's Lounge at Mandarin Oriental set the stage for Bulgari's first event of the year in Thailand. This trunk showcased over 100 pieces of extraordinary high jewellery pieces from various collections, 20 of which were exclusive one-of-a-kind. A handful of timepieces for gents were on display too, and the brand's full-scale presentation is an indication that the Roman jeweller is doing well and emerging from the pandemic in strength.
As Broadway returns, one play channels the emotions of 9/11
AFP, Published on 11/09/2021
» NEW YORK: Broadway is back after an 18-month coronavirus shutdown, and for the actors of "Come from Away" there is added resonance: the show about 9/11 returns as New York marks 20 years since the attacks.
The message of the medium
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2019
» When the chipmunks Chip and Dale sailed into the bustling floating market in the recent viral Disney short Our Floating Dreams, both the world and local people were fascinated by the images of Thai culture. Busy canals and pineapple fried rice brought about onscreen exoticism watched by millions around the world.
‘Art Valley’ to be built in Seoul
Published on 26/05/2015
» ‘Art Valley,’ a district dedicated to promoting culture and art, would be created around Banpo Bridge with a length of 3.7 kilometres, which connects Some Sevit, the artificial islands on the Han River in Seoul, with Seoul Arts Centre.
Abhisit's happy feet, Drug saga rolls on, Saucy love scene
News, Mae Moo, Published on 04/08/2013
» PM's feet don't touch the ground
TAT sees domestic travel improving
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 08/09/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has revised up its projection for domestic tourism this year to 93 million trips, from 90 million estimated earlier, helped by more long weekends and a recovery of local tourist confidence.
New attack another setback for tourism
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 28/07/2010
» Thailand's tourism recovery will be delayed further to the second half of 2011 as Sunday's explosion near the Big C Ratchadamri store in Bangkok has sparked new concern about political problems, according to the Thai Hotels Association (THA).
Pakistan reaches out to Buddhists
Business, Imtiaz Muqbil, Published on 26/07/2010
» Pakistan is seeking to highlight its Buddhist heritage as part of a broader effort to attract more visitors from Thailand and the Asean countries. A key objective is to narrow the huge imbalance in visitor arrivals; in 2008, a total of 63,258 Pakistanis visited Thailand but only 2,618 Thais returned the favour. Diplomatic, economic and tourism officials on both sides say stronger bilateral efforts to fix the imbalance are long overdue.
Foreign arrivals recovering
Business, Chatrudee Theparat, Published on 16/07/2010
» Improving prospects for tourist arrivals have prompted the Tourism Council of Thailand to revise up its projection for the year to between 15.19 million and 15.57 million foreign visitors.
TAT confident of recovery to 15.5m visitors next year
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 06/07/2010
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) projects a tourism recovery in 2011 with foreign arrivals of 15.5 million and revenues of 600 billion baht, up from 14.5 million visitors and 500 billion baht forecast this year."Next year, we will build on our many strengths as a preferred tourist destination by branching out into new marketing segments such as green and sustainable tourism," TAT governor Suraphon Svetasreni said yesterday.