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Southern culture takes centre stage at Pakk Taii Design Week 2023
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/08/2023
» The times have changed, but pristine beaches and century-old business districts remain a testament to the prosperous maritime trade routes in southern Thailand that border Peninsular Malaysia. From Saturday until Aug 20, three coastal towns of Songkhla, Narathiwat and Pattani will be transformed into an imaginative hub for Pakk Taii Design Week 2023, a gathering place for creatives from various industries.
Time travel at Varaporn House
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/02/2023
» Bangkok Design Week 2023 has extended its creative sphere to encompass a number of districts this year. Among them is Charoen Krung, where focus is on Varaporn House which opens its green space to those interested in learning more about the history and culture of the area until Sunday.
Coping with Covid
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/01/2021
» For a month, the new wave of Covid-19 has disrupted Thailand's economic recovery and people's lives. Authorities ordered some businesses and entertainment venues in high-risk areas to close temporarily, resulting in some entrepreneurs and workers losing income or jobs.
Ethnicity Street
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/08/2020
» Like other cities across the world, Bangkok has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, people have been falling into depression over the past several months. So, in order to bring the cheerful spirit back, the Creative Economy Agency is joining hands with a crowd of new-wave and veteran artists in the "Colour Of Charoenkrung" project to revitalise Thailand's old commercial hub.
Reimagining office space
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/08/2020
» As the Covid-19 pandemic has forced people to work remotely, many companies are now rethinking the concept of office space and methods of working. Despite the fact that most employees have now returned to their workplaces, some are still enjoying the freedom of choosing where they can punch in from.
Tracking a silent enemy
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/04/2020
» People have been living in fear as the number of the Covid-19 patients nears 2,260 and the country has undergone a curfew to contain the virus spread.
New rendering of ancient epic
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/11/2019
» With its scenario pertaining to the current situation in Thailand, this is a good chance for the classic novel character Mae Ploy to educate young audiences about history, as Si Phaen Din: The Musical will stage at Lhong 1919 from Friday until Dec 15. It's an adaptation of MR Kukrit Pramoj's classic novel Si Phaen Din (The Four Reigns).
Grace and grandeur
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/11/2019
» With his arrival on Wednesday, Pope Francis is interweaving a bridge of love and cordiality during his first visit to Thailand where Buddhists, Christians and Muslims have been living in harmony for centuries.
Loy Krathong around Thailand
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/11/2019
» Rivers, lakes and canals around the country will be illuminated by candlelight as Thais release a series of lotus-inspired floats in order to ask forgiveness from the Water Goddess for their infringements during the much-loved Loy Krathong Festival.
Awakening Bangkok returns to light up the old town
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/10/2019
» Following the success of its first edition last year, Awakening Bangkok is back to once again light up the historic neighbourhood of Charoen Krung from Nov 15 until 24.