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Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
How to have a healthy liver
Life, Published on 25/06/2024
» With an important role in countless bodily functions, the liver is the second heart of our body.
Centara grandly debuts in Japan with Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 13/09/2023
» Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is indeed a grand debut in Japan of Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel group, for its prime location, extensive F&B offerings, thoughtfully designed rooms, full-on facilities and — as the cherry on top — Thai touches.
12 secondhand marketplaces and shops for Y2K vibe
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 26/02/2023
» If you've been keeping up with trends, you'll know that Y2K fashion is taking fashionistas by storm. From baggy jeans to crop tops, platform shoes to mini denim skirts, and colourful hair clips to over-ear headphones, they are making a comeback while showing a knack of nostalgia for some millennials who thought these trends were shelved for good. In response to the return of Y2K fashion, Guru By Bangkok Post has gathered a list of thrift shops and secondhand markets that offer unique fashion pieces to pull off a style statement. Who's ready to pop some tags?
Cutting down on fast fashion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/11/2022
» More people have become aware of the negative impact of fast fashion on the environment, such as polluted water, use of water and energy, greenhouse gas emissions, textile waste in landfills and microfibre debris in oceans. To save the environment, some people decide to buy fewer clothes.
The beating heart of the city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/05/2022
» With a labyrinth of old shophouses, secondhand auto part businesses and religious sanctuaries, the waterside Talat Noi community has managed to maintain its distinct lifestyle and fascinating multicultural heritage despite the changing times.
Redefining norms
Guru, Worada Elstow, Published on 25/02/2022
» Fashion is a form of self-expression, it tells the wearer's story. It can indicate who they are, their tastes, their ideologies and so many more social cues. For those who wish to stand out and challenge fashion and societal norms, Guru has complied a few choices.
Rediscovered splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/11/2021
» On a sunny day, I spent about 50 minutes riding the Airport Rail Link and taking advantage of the extension of the MRT Purple Line to travel from Bangkok's eastern suburb to the old town of Nonthaburi in the northwest.
Not all trash is equal
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/10/2021
» People know recycling is the process of converting waste into reusable material. But as they assume that recycling is a solution to waste pollution, they do not pay much attention to how much waste they throw away in the first place.
Somkid touts e-commerce platforms
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 23/06/2021
» Former deputy prime minister Somkid Jatusripitak has suggested Thai manufacturers build their own e-commerce platforms rather than rely heavily on existing leading e-commerce platforms and retail chains.