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Bangkok Design Week 2024: Creating a 'Livable Scape'
Published on 12/01/2024
» Bangkok, with a population exceeding 10 million, consistently ranks as a "must-visit" city due to its diverse attractions, affordable cuisine, reasonable cost of living, and friendly locals. Despite being a popular global destination, it placed 98th out of 140 cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 'Most Livable Cities' list. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, air quality issues, limited green spaces, and public areas, combined with an aging population and cultural changes, contribute to this ranking.
Iconic flea market returns for 15th edition
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/01/2024
» Step into the heart of Bangkok's vibrant cultural scene as Made By Legacy proudly presents its 15th edition of an extraordinary lifestyle flea market from Jan 12-14. Nestled in historic Saengthong Rice 1968 Warehouse in Rat Burana, this immersive experience will be a fusion of curated nostalgia and contemporary vibes that captures the essence of the New Old Community.
'Third way': Turkey's whirling dancers celebrate mystic Rumi
AFP, Published on 19/12/2023
» KONYA, Turkey - The skirts of whirling dervishes twirl in a symphony of disco colours celebrating mystic Sufi poet Rumi at a cultural centre in central Turkey's Konya.
'Tombstone' hats remind dervishes of mortality
AFP, Published on 19/12/2023
» KONYA, Turkey - The tall light brown hats worn by whirling dervishes are as intriguing as the elliptical dance performed in honour of the Sufi poet and mystic Rumi.
Four more Thai restaurants win Michelin stars
Published on 13/12/2023
» Four more restaurants in Thailand have won the Michelin star rating, adding to a growing roster of eateries with the coveted recognition as a generation of young and passionate chefs help burnish the country’s gastronomic appeal.
Mackerel feast awaits at Samut Songkhram festival
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 12/12/2023
» The 2023 "Eating Pla Thu Mae Klong" festival, a gastronomic event celebrating one of Thailand's most treasured fish, is being held at Samut Songkhram Provincial Hall until Sunday.
Phuket's Jungceylon unveils 'pink a wish' festival
Holiday Time, Published on 07/12/2023
» Phuket Square Company Limited, the manager of Jungceylon Shopping Center in Patong, Phuket, has invested over THB 10 million to revamp the centre, presenting a host of promotions and entertainment activities. This initiative aims to attract Thai and international tourists, celebrating the end of 2023 and the high season in Phuket.
A spotlight on the North
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/12/2023
» Even though winter winds arrived later than normal this year, Chiang Mai Design Week is on schedule and running for its ninth edition until Sunday, encouraging both local residents and tourists to discover the ancient capital of the Lanna kingdom through 200 intriguing programmes.
Design Week returns to Chiang Mai
Life, Published on 30/11/2023
» Get ready for Chiang Mai Design Week as it returns to the northern city from Dec 2-10, with 15 locations to check out and more than 200 activities for visitors to join in with.
The power of family meals
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 24/11/2023
» Throughout her career, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has dined with many top authorities and international statesmen at various prestigious events around the globe.