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Awakening Festival returns to Phra Nakhon district
Life, Published on 18/12/2025
» The historic Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok is being illuminated in the dark during Awakening Bangkok 2025, which is running daily from 6pm to 11pm until Dec 22.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
TAT marks anniversary with special fair
Life, Published on 14/08/2025
» To mark the 65th anniversary of its tourism magazine Osotho, the Tourism Authority of Thailand is holding "Osotho & Friends Garden Fair", at Museum Siam, Sanam Chai Road, from tomorrow to Sunday, daily from 11am to 8pm.
The StandardX hotel transforms into cutting-edge art hub
Life, Published on 30/07/2025
» The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, a new boutique hotel on the bank of the Chao Phraya River, will be transformed into a cutting-edge art gallery during "Urban Collectibles 2025" from Friday to Sunday.
Art event at riverside hotel
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/07/2025
» Art event organiser Mango Art Festival will host the “Urban Collectibles 2025" at The StandardX, Bangkok Phra Arthit, transforming the new riverside hotel on Phra Arthit Road into an expansive art space from Aug 1-3.
Peace in unity
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2025
» As one of the most significant Buddhist religious days, the Vesak ceremony at the majestic Borobudur Temple has become a celebration for all faiths -- honouring Indonesia's diversity and inclusivity by embracing the teachings of the Buddha.
Giant sculpture arrives at Sanam Luang
Life, Published on 12/05/2025
» A gigantic art masterpiece by an internationally renowned contemporary artist will be showcased during "Kaws: Holiday Thailand", at Sanam Luang, from tomorrow until May 25.
Bangkok's KAWS moment
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/05/2025
» Starting from May 13, KAWS's signature character Companion, an 18m iconic sculpture, will be located at Sanam Luang -- historically known as Thung Phra Meru (Royal Cremation Ground) -- which holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Thailand.
Protecting urban memory
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/04/2025
» Penprapa Ployseesuay did not know her husband's family had been the guardians of the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine until they married in 1997. She quit her factory job in Nakhon Pathom and relocated to Bangkok to start a family. Despite the departure of her husband, she has been unwavering in her caretaking duties.
Outdoor screenings at National Museum celebrate Bangkok's 243rd anniversary
Life, Published on 22/04/2025
» From tomorrow until Sunday, enjoy free outdoor screenings in the majestic setting of the National Museum as the Ministry of Culture and the Thai Film Archive present five curated films that showcase diverse aspects of Bangkok, its history, culture and inhabitants, as part of celebrations of the 243rd anniversary of its founding.