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Spotlight on the classics
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/07/2022
» Under the unpredictable Bangkok sky in the late afternoon of last Saturday, I stopped by Vachirabenjatas Park (Rot Fai Park) in Chatuchak district. Even though I haven't visited here for many years, while strolling around, I found this massive park still looks as beautiful as I remember. And despite the hazy skies and uncertainty of rain at any given time, I thought to myself that at least it's still better than being bored sitting on a couch watching a movie at home.
Bangkok's secret weapon in war against floods
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/10/2017
» When the torrential rains of Oct 13 caused heavy flooding in Bangkok, several parts of the city were swamped, including Chulalongkorn University Centenary Park in Sam Yan. However, as the park slowly filled with water, Kotchakorn Voraakhom, the landscape architect who designed the project, remained unconcerned. She even expressed her satisfaction in a Facebook post that the park had finally delivered on one of its purposes -- the detention of flood water.
Finding their footing
Life, Published on 23/05/2016
» The recent disappearance of women's glossies, including local titles such as Priew, Volume and Image as well as international franchises InStyle and Cosmopolitan, seems rather sudden yet not surprising.
What's new in business news: November 15, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/11/2013
» Promising new digital TV set-top box market, slowdown in Bangkok real estate & Danish shoe factory closes in Phichit.
Bangkok survives -- we hope (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2011
» As a fleet of tugboats tries to speed up the flow of river water into the sea, Bangkok has been declared largely safe. Officials are now worried, however, after the flooding of a nearby industrial estate.
Cancer kids
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/08/2011
» One of the saddest sights is a very young child struggling with cancer. One hospital is trying to make it easier for parents to help.