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King's second son obtains Thai ID
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2024
» Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the second-eldest son of His Majesty the King, says he is delighted he can now call himself a Thai citizen as he recently obtained his first-ever ID card after living abroad for almost 30 years.
Fast-tracking the Bio-Circular-Green economy drive
Published on 25/08/2022
» The National Science and Technology Development Agency lays out the agenda and reports the rapid progress and near-term prospects.
Vegetarian Festival reined in by pandemic, rising costs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2021
» The Vegetarian Festival starts today and will run until Oct 14 but celebrations throughout the nation are being toned down due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The unsung heroes of our roads
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/04/2017
» 'Call me a garbage man or a bin man, I don't really mind," said Sawat Kamhom, who is proud of his job keeping Bangkok's dirty, smelly streets clean.
Sushi on a roll
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 04/09/2016
» Sushi, the Japanese rolled rice favourite, has made itself completely at home in Thailand. It has quickly acquired the status of a younger sibling of sukiyaki, which arrived here more than 50 years ago. Over half a century, sukiyaki has adapted to local preferences and become completely naturalised in Thailand, now having little in common with the original Japanese dish.
Chinese New Year around Thailand
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 12/02/2015
» From Feb 12-28, colourful Chinese New Year festivities will take place at different venues in Bangkok and 11 other cities nationwide.
Raising the yellow flag
Life, Pimrapee Thungkasemvathana, Published on 30/09/2014
» The sky above Chinatown is blocked by a dense layer of yellow flags and lanterns and banners; the air heavy with grease from industrial-sized frying pans. Navigating Yaowarat with any form of transportation, on foot or on a bus, during the past week has been more chaotic than ever. The annual Vegetarian Festival, which ends on Thursday, is celebrated not by just believers, young and old, in white and in every other colour, but also by the media and sponsors ranging from banks to amusement parks.
Gold prices: How far will they fall?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/04/2013
» World gold prices fall on concern over European central bank sell-off of gold reserves. With prices volatile & unpredictable, some experts bearish.