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Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok might be rather empty as most people prefer to go upcountry during Songkran. However, the city will not be lonely this long holiday as many shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions have prepared a string of grand celebrations and fun activities to make Songkran in the city as fun as ever. Here are some recommended events for revellers to check out.
In Bangkok, grim vigils as people seek word of relatives at collapsed building
Published on 30/03/2025
» Aubonrat Setnawet, an electrician’s helper, was working with her husband on the 23rd floor of a new office tower on the northern edge of Bangkok moments before disaster struck.
Iconic transformations redefine urban skylines
Published on 03/03/2025
» In the evolving world of urban development, 'mixed-use' has become the gold standard for maximising land value while preserving history. These architectural endeavours seamlessly blend hotels, retail, offices, and residences to create self-sustaining ecosystems that revitalise entire neighbourhoods. As Bangkok's Dusit Central Park approaches completion, we examine how global landmarks have successfully reimagined historic spaces for modern life.
World greets 2025 after sweltering year of Olympics, turmoil and Trump
AFP, Published on 01/01/2025
» PARIS - The world ushered in 2025 on Tuesday, with huge crowds waving goodbye to the old year that brought Olympic glory, a dramatic Donald Trump return and turmoil in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Senator blames insurgents for Songkhla statue attack
Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 22/11/2024
» A senator has blamed this week’s grenade attacks in Songkhla on the Barisan Revolusi Nasional Melayu-Patani (BRN) insurgent group, saying it intended to discredit a policy to strengthen multiculturalism and promote economic development in the troubled southern border region.
Grenade blasts injure 3 at worker camp
News, Assawin Pakkawan, Published on 21/11/2024
» SONGKHLA: A 9-year-old girl was among three people injured by two exploding grenades fired into the construction camp of a giant Guanyin statue in Thepha district of this southern province yesterday.
Bombs injure 3 at Guanyin statue site in Songkhla
Published on 20/11/2024
» SONGKHLA - Three people, one a 9-year-old, were injured by two exploding grenades fired into a construction camp for the world’s tallest Guanyin statue in Thepha district on Wednesday morning.
A Swiss adventure
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/10/2024
» It was a wonderful morning in Zurich with the Sun beaming and temperatures dropping to 14C. One of my travel companions did not skip her running routine and I was tempted to set up my own walking mission and relish a slower pace.
CK Asset Unveils Powerhouse at Chelsea Waterfront
Published on 11/10/2024
» CK Asset Holdings Limited, a leading multinational property developer from Hong Kong, officially launched Powerhouse at Chelsea Waterfront to the South East Asian market during a press conference held in Bangkok. Powerhouse is an iconic development that reimagines luxury living within the historical walls of one of London’s last great industrial landmarks.
Sky-high ambitions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 24/04/2024
» Re: "PM touts plan to build world's tallest tower", (BP, April 19).