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Step Into Thailand: Explore on Foot with Marriott Bonvoy
Published on 06/03/2025
» The best way to experience the true essence of a destination is on foot. By walking through a town or city, you can feel the urban energy, meet local people and uncover hidden gems. In line with the UNWTO’s Walking Tourism initiative, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently unveiled plans to encourage more visitors to take a stroll through the kingdom’s most inspiring and intriguing districts.
Stricter laws target scrap shop crimes
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2025
» The House Committee on Industry has amended the Control of Sale by Auction and Trade of Antiques Act 1931 to introduce a prison sentence for scrap shop owners who purchase stolen goods.
River City Bangkok Celebrates 40 Years of Artistic Excellence
Published on 09/12/2024
» With a storied history that has shaped Thailand’s art scene and elevated it to global prominence, River City Bangkok celebrated its 40th anniversary on December 3, 2024, with the grand event “40 Years of Magnificent Art and Antiques.” The occasion highlighted the enduring achievements of this iconic centre for art and culture, a gateway that has tirelessly championed and supported artistic excellence.
Trafficked antiques to be brought home
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/11/2024
» Antiques from the 3,000-year-old Ban Chiang World Heritage Site are scheduled to be returned to Thailand next week to mark the International Day against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property.
River City Bangkok’s 40th Year of Artistic Excellence
Published on 16/08/2024
» Get ready to celebrate 40 years of River City Bangkok with an extraordinary showcase of art, antiques, and a multitude of exhibitions!
Dragons and blessings at lucky temple
News, Published on 10/02/2024
» The Year of the Dragon begins on Saturday, the start of the Lunar New Year, which is especially meaningful for Thais with Chinese ancestry.
Cops bust antique smugglers
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/09/2023
» Officials from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have busted a gang that traded antique objects that were illegally taken from various historical sites across the North.
New station plan irks local residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/06/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is waiting for the Fine Arts Department to approve its plan for the new Democracy Monument Station, which has come under fire from conservationists and residents alike over its likely impact on historic buildings, in what is one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
Homeless 'lack access' to welfare
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/12/2022
» The problem of homeless people in the capital has not yet been resolved despite growing cooperation among public and private sector parties over the past decade, according to a prominent social welfare activist.
Govt seeks looted antiques
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2022
» The government is moving to retrieve at least three more objects of antiquity displayed in a US museum after its earlier success in securing the return of ancient relics to Thailand, said Minister of Culture Itthiphol Kunplome.