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A different side of the green lung
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/05/2021
» Last summer, I dreamed of a fun cycling tour and taking in the fresh air while boarding a ferry from Wat Bangna Nok to Bang Kachao in Samut Prakan, which has long been a popular cycling route among local and foreign tourists to explore Bangkok's "green lung".
Fans Tuk Up tuk-tuk cause
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/05/2021
» The coronavirus outbreak has sounded the death knell for tuk-tuk drivers. No sooner after they had started recovering from the absence of foreign tourists, the third wave of the pandemic kicked in last month. Fortunately, local fandoms are throwing lifelines to them. When passengers are nowhere to be seen, drivers are going around with idol posters on their vehicles.
What 2019 brought to Thailand's strongest industry
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 26/12/2019
» Life reviews the highlights of the tourism sector during the past 12 months.
Aid effort kicks off in wake of Pabuk's wrath
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2019
» Survival kits and other aid for storm and flood victims have started to roll in to hundreds of communities and farms affected by Tropical Storm Pabuk, as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha makes a trip to the South to lead the recovery effort.
The volunteer spirit
Life, Published on 24/10/2017
» Over 2 million Thais registered to serve as volunteers during the royal cremation period, carrying out several unpaid tasks, at Sanam Luang and elsewhere, from venue preparation, catering, public information services and funeral flower distribution to first aid and traffic safety. Here we talk to some of them about their duties and their pride in serving King Bhumibol one last time.
Made in China, via Bangkok
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 26/08/2017
» It's not often that you get to see austere ministers of various ministries, business bigwigs, Hong Kong superstar Ray Lui (better known in Thailand as Tingli), K-pop singers and hundreds of screaming groupies all in the same room. Yet all those differing personalities came together under the flashing glitz and glam of the Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Award ceremony last month at Bangkok Convention Centre, Centara Grand.
Breach of trust
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 25/09/2016
» On a sunny September day a year ago, a group of whale spotters was floating on a boat 15km off the Bangkok shoreline.
Garlands for Mothers
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/08/2016
» From tomorrow until Aug 14 except on Aug 8, the Museum of Floral Culture will host its 3rd annual flower festival titled "Thai Flower Garland for Mom" on Samsen 28, Dusit, Bangkok, to celebrate the 84th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen on Aug 12 and to promote the art of making Thai flower garlands and conserve Thai floral culture.
A breath of fresh air
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/09/2015
» For Arunee Thammasing, Sri Nakhon Khuean Khun Park in Bang Krachao, Samut Prakan province, is more than just a recreational spot. It is also where she learns about the environment.
A tribute to floral Thailand
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 18/12/2014
» Beautiful flowers never fail to fascinate. Besides the country's landscaped gardens, there are many scenic routes and places in Thailand where you can visit to admire floral beauty. Quite often, the flowers in the wilderness or along the roads, look much livelier and impressive than those in neatly trimmed gardens.