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An up and coming industry
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/09/2022
» Organised by happening, Decembell and What If, Bangkok Illustration Fair 2022 (BKKIF) returns for its second year at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre tomorrow and runs until Sunday. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, last year BKKIF presented illustrations online at bangkokillustrationfair.com.
Illustration fair returns for another edition
Life, Published on 06/09/2022
» After its successful debut last year, the Bangkok Illustration Fair returns to please illustrators and art lovers with a myriad of creative works, from Thursday to Sunday daily from 10am to 8pm.
Swiss glaciers shrink by half since 1930s, melting faster
Kyodo News, Published on 03/09/2022
» Switzerland's glaciers lost more than half their volume between 1931 and 2016, a new study found, with glacier retreat accelerating in recent years amid growing concerns over global warming.
Looking for a business U-turn
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 29/08/2022
» Amid fierce competition in the parcel delivery business, surrounded by financially strong foreign operators, state enterprise Thailand Post has realised it needs to revamp its business.
A Nazi snapper's Holocaust account
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 14/08/2022
» On June 20, 1943, bewildered and terrified families, laden with baggage and branded with yellow stars, were forced into Olympiaplein, one of this city's most recognisable public squares. Few knew where they were going, or for how long, so they wore their winter coats despite the blazing sun as they registered with Nazi authorities.
Outdoor cinema is exercise in soft power
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2022
» Bangkok comes back to life with a variety of entertaining activities. After suffering through challenging times, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, private businesses, and prominent figures from many fields are working together to uplift people's morale and promote Thailand through soft power.
Unlocking the Beeswax wreck mystery
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 24/07/2022
» In July 1693, a large Spanish galleon set sail from the Philippines with a full cargo load of Asian luxury goods, including silk, porcelain and beeswax. The ship was destined for Acapulco, Mexico, when it veered off course and vanished.
Thailand's kookiest competitions
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 22/07/2022
» Every country has its own share of kooky competitions, and that's also true for Thailand. From the search for a Guanyin avatar to the Peta-would-surely-disapprove swimming competition, here are a few for your entertainment.
A forest in the heart of the city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/07/2022
» Bangkok is currently shrouded in monsoon clouds, but during the day, green parks and open-air venues have become popular gathering places for locals and families.
Spotlight on the classics
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/07/2022
» Under the unpredictable Bangkok sky in the late afternoon of last Saturday, I stopped by Vachirabenjatas Park (Rot Fai Park) in Chatuchak district. Even though I haven't visited here for many years, while strolling around, I found this massive park still looks as beautiful as I remember. And despite the hazy skies and uncertainty of rain at any given time, I thought to myself that at least it's still better than being bored sitting on a couch watching a movie at home.