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Flood expert remains calm amidst the storms
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/09/2024
» This year's floods will not be as catastrophic as the ones in 2011 due to smaller masses of water coming from the North and the country's readiness to deal with the disaster, water expert Chawalit Chantararat predicts.
Sukhothai gets street art
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 01/07/2021
» The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta) is helping local communities launch 3D street art in Sukhothai province.
Full steam ahead for Ayutthaya
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 23/07/2020
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will launch a special trip to Ayutthaya with a good old-fashioned steam locomotive to celebrate the 68th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on July 28.
Police bust Thong Lor ganja gang
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2020
» Police have busted a gang selling marijuana online in Bangkok's Thong Lor area, arresting 12 men during raids in the capital, Pathum Thani and Ayutthaya.
Unknown pleasures
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 30/06/2019
» Culture Minister Vira Rojpojchanarat said his ministry will seek to have tom yum goong (spicy prawn soup) listed by Unesco as part of the country's tangible cultural heritage. That the ministry is giving some attention to Thai food culture makes for a welcome, and somewhat surprising, change.
Thousands present for late King's ascent to heaven
News, Published on 28/10/2017
» Thousands of Thais at Sanam Luang and the park's surrounding areas were seen weeping as smoke rose from the royal crematorium on Thursday night, signifying the beloved late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's final ascent to the heavens.
Informant network to safeguard city
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 31/10/2016
» Inner city residents will be encouraged to serve as the "eyes" of the police force by helping to look out for irregularities, following a bomb threat in Bangkok.
Mother's Day out
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 12/08/2016
» Today is the National Mother's Day. Let's take this celebratory opportunity -- at least a public holiday for Thais of course -- to just indulge in interesting and fun activities that are organised for mums around town. Here are some of our picks.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 06/08/2016
» 1 It's not easy making a living as a musician in Thailand, where the concept of paying for a piece of music barely exists. To show your sympathies for the plights of your favourite artists, come show your support at Cat Radio's It's Me Cat Foodival featuring a staggering host of artists, bands and musicians across all genres of Thai music coming together to cook and sell various dishes inspired by their band's names or songs. Held at the Airport Link station today from 11am-11pm, the feast also features live gigs, as well as cooking classes with the likes of Lula and Greasy Cafe. Tickets cost 300 baht, and can be found at any 7-Eleven near you.
A place among the dead
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 26/07/2016
» Cemeteries are a sanctuary for the dead and the mourners. But the Bangkok Protestant Cemetery on Charoen Krung 72/5, known as Soi Susan Farang, has been known as a tourist attraction, due to the beautiful architecture of the memorial sites and splendidly carved gravestones. The cemetery, besides being one of the oldest burial grounds that remain unaffected by the urban development of the city, has a cultural value as a testament of foreign cultures present in Thailand from the mid-19th century until the present day.