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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 02/12/2017
» 1. Good news for those who have yet to visit King Bhumibhol's crematorium at Sanam Luang. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has granted an extension of visitation until Dec 31, with hopes that those who live in the provinces will have an opportunity to witness the finest Thai craftsmanship on display. Besides the royal crematorium, there is also a comprehensive exhibition, which chronicles the life of King Rama IX, with topics ranging from his childhood to achievements in science, Buddhism and international relations. In smaller open-air pavilions, the art of creating the crematorium is displayed, with videos displaying the artists at work.
Fireworks man
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/01/2013
» Meet Worawat Manusanun, the man who plans the fireworks display for the CentralWorld New Year countdown and many other major celebrations.
The link between Thai & Western music
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/08/2012
» The composer who worked to link Thai & Western music, Prasidh Silapabanleng (son of Luang Pradit Phairoh), was born 100 years ago next month.
Historic royal visit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2012
» Tens of thousands of people flocked to see Their Majesties return to the historic Thung Makham Yong paddy field yesterday as countless thousands more watched on live television.
His Majesty's evening out
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/05/2012
» At 5:30 yesterday evening His Majesty the King left his 16th floor residence at Siriraj Hospital to make the short trip to the hospital's newly-opened private branch, Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun (SiPH.)
Future of Thai medicine: Siriraj charts course
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2012
» New private hospital deals with issues of the future: Asean free flow of labour from 2015, paying for free healthcare, overcrowding, advanced medical education.
Waiting for their King
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/12/2011
» The King’s birthday is very much a celebration of ordinary people and the centre of attention for many is Siriraj Hospital where thousands come hoping for a glimpse of the monarch.
Get there early
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/12/2010
» If you are planning on watching Sunday’s boat procession on the Chao Phraya River marking His Majesty the King's 83rd birthday, get there early.