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The charm of Songkran
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/04/2024
» After being listed as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage late last year, Songkran is gaining momentum in drawing tourists to Thailand. In an attempt to boost tourism, Thai New Year celebrations get under way today and will last until April 17 in various places.
Coup anniversary fizzer
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 19/09/2021
» Thailand has endured two coups over the past 15 years and both revolve around former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his political network.
Always auspicious
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 16/04/2020
» It will be the quietest celebration for the coming anniversary of Bangkok. The capital will reach its 238th year on April 21. During the past years, the Ministry of Culture hosted traditional performances, light and sound shows and exhibitions to mark the anniversary in various places.
Senators seen as PM puppets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/05/2019
» At least 160 or two-thirds of the 250 newly appointed senators are close associates of the regime with military or police backgrounds, sparking criticism that the Upper House is a tool to extend the regime's rule, which critics say would renew political conflict and create a fresh impasse.
Robe presentation in Ayutthaya
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/05/2016
» On May 20 for Visakha Bucha Day, Wat Yai Chaimongkol in Ayutthaya will host the annual religious ceremony for Buddhists to make merit, present and wrap huge saffron robes around Phra Chedi Chaimongkol, the temple's principal pagoda. The ceremony will begin with almsgiving at 8am. The procession of the robes to the pagoda will start at 8.19am.
The heart of our city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/10/2015
» The east bank of the Chao Phraya River where the history of Bangkok began is called Koh Rattanakosin because it is land surrounded by water and looks like an island. Its west side is adjacent to the river and the east end is the Khlong Khumuang Doem Canal. King Rama I, the first monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, established Bangkok on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in 1782 as the new capital.
Still strong after one year
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/04/2011
» Red-shirts gather in large numbers to commemorate last-year's bloody April 10 crackdown and to plan for the future.
"Here's what happened"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/02/2011
» For the first time, an army commander involved in the bloody crackdown on April 10, 2010 has spoken publicly about what happened.
F1 comes to Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/12/2010
» It's not going to be as exciting as Singapore or Malaysia, but Mark Webber's drive on Ratchadamnoen avenue is sure to create some thrills.