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Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse around Bangkok and elsewhere
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/02/2026
» We're entering the Year of the Fire Horse tomorrow, with a string of festive celebrations presented at many leading shopping malls around town. They have been curated to bring fun and blessings for all of us with a passionate year full of energy, as suggested by this zodiac sign.
Global art takes over CentralWorld at Bangkok Illustration Fair
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/10/2025
» A selection of 200 artists of various generations and art styles from around the world will showcase their works during "Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) 2025", which kicks off today at 2pm and run daily from 11am to 8pm until Sunday. The venue is CentralWorld Pulse, 7th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
A brush with divinity
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/09/2024
» Nestled in a lush green valley with Phra Putthabat Noi Mountain as the backdrop, Manasikarn Hall was voted as a Top Unseen Attraction in Saraburi by the Tourism Authority of Thailand last year.
Benjakitti to host range of well-being activities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 04/01/2024
» The "first happiness" of year will be presented as a gift to people in Bangkok during "Bangkok Festival 2024: Krungthep Dee Tor Jai" which will take place at Benjakitti Park on Ratchadaphisek Road, from tomorrow until Sunday. It will run daily from 7am to 7.30pm.
Power corrupts – with help from higher-ups
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/02/2023
» I don't know whether our tourism will be affected by recent coverage of Taiwanese actress Charlene An's police extortion case. It made big headlines in Thai media for weeks and was reported in many international media outlets as well.
On death and dying
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/12/2021
» Feelings of sadness accompany any death, even if that person is a stranger. Last month, I came across a story about the passing of a woman on social media that saddened me but made me feel glad as well.
More meditating, less talking please
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/10/2021
» Whenever there are reports of Buddhist monks misbehaving or violating the monastic code of conduct, we often hear comments like "They are causing a decay to the religion" and "They should be kicked out of the monastery right away".
Focus on the good in times of crisis
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 25/05/2020
» Whether the new coronavirus was man-made or not and where exactly it came from remains a mystery. Even though some experts have said that it is a naturally occurring strain among bats and not a bioweapon, it has claimed more than 320,000 lives and sickened over 5 million people around the world so far.
Exploring the depths of mental well-being
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/03/2020
» Everybody must have experienced some kind of mental health challenge at least once in their life. It would be great if all of us could hold ourselves and others to be kinder and gentler so that no one else falls into a mental crisis.
Thai floral designers blossom
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 10/07/2019
» Having been recruited to create floral bouquets for the newly-crowned beauty queens at 14 national and international beauty pageants, it was clear that Phiyawat Meephaithoon was a talent of distinction in the world of flower design. Nevertheless, he was overcome with joy when he claimed the top prize at this year's Nai Lert Flower & Garden Art Fair.