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Five arrests as police clean up resort city for holiday
News, Chaiyot Pupattanapong, Published on 27/12/2017
» CHON BURI: A Russian man was arrested yesterday for allegedly exchanging eight fake 100 US dollar banknotes into Thai baht at a local money exchange outlet in Pattaya, according to local police.
Mozart quintets at Dusit Thani Hua Hin
Life, Published on 13/11/2017
» Mozart's two late works for five string instruments will be presented during the "Yin Yang Viola Quintets" concert at Dusit Thani Hua Hin in Prachuap Khiri Khan this Friday at 6.30pm and Goethe Institute in Bangkok on Nov 21 at 8pm.
The music of James Bond
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 02/11/2017
» If you want to win a sure-fire bet, just ask any moviegoer, any fan of the James Bond films: "Who composed the theme that goes through every single James Bond movie? The one that goes dum di-di dum dum dum?
A star-studded month
Life, Published on 08/09/2017
» Where do Michelin-starred chefs usually brush shoulders?
How did it start?
Life, Published on 09/02/2017
» It's hard to say who was the first tourist in Siam, because tourism as we know it didn't exist until a few centuries ago. Indian merchants sailed here in the 5th century, the Chinese came to trade and later to settle, and one of the earliest European travellers were the Portuguese, arriving in Ayutthaya in 1511. In 1680, Ibn Muhammad Ibrahim, a Persian, visited the land and recorded his impressions -- "All around us were trees that never feel the withering touch of autumn" -- while the first guidebook to the Kingdom was written by local resident J. Antonio in 1904. (Its most highly recommended activity is the shooting of birds and mammals.)
Ceremonial splendour
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2017
» Tongthong Chandransu is the name that comes to the mind of most people when they think about royal ceremonies. His narration of these events, a familiar element during their broadcast, is always filled with insightful facts and wondrous anecdotes about Thai history and centuries-old culture.
Envoy: Philippines still open for business
Business, Nopporn Wong-Anan, Published on 03/09/2016
» MANILA - Despite its controversial and deadly drug war, the Philippines under the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte maintains a business-friendly approach and offers vast opportunities for investors, says the Thai envoy to the Philippines.
Thailand's domestic tourism
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 14/01/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand aims to push domestic tourism revenue from 7.99 trillion baht to 8.7 trillion this year, up 8%.
'GOURMET MARKET' festive hamper collection This holiday season's most delicious and divine gift idea
Holiday Time, Christopher Lombardi, Special publications, Published on 11/12/2015
» Gourmet Market's exclusive holiday collection features six premium quality food and beverage collections, available individually or in pre-curated sets. Each Gourmet Makers contributor is a recognised industry expert, with a wealth of experience and proven track record of inspired culinary and beverage creations.
Tant withdraws application to join the police
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/09/2015
» Singha beer heiress Chitpas "Tant" Kridakorn, a former co-leader of the anti-Yingluck government protests, withdrew her police application, saying tearfully she did not have enough luck.