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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.
The best day trips
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/12/2023
» As the Dragon takes over from the Rabbit, certain folks would much rather stay home over the holidays and watch TV than deal with crowds outside. However, families may be searching for places to take in the festive mood.
A cleaner ride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2023
» Three-wheeled vehicles, or tuk-tuks as they are known, are popular among tourists in Thailand due to their distinctive appearance and ability to provide a unique local experience. However, when start-up company Urban Mobility Tech (UMT) surveyed the pain points of passengers in Bangkok using public transportation, they responded that tuk-tuks did not have a standard price and the vehicles created noise and air pollution. In 2017, UMT decided to launch Muvmi, an electric tuk-tuk company, to provide an environmentally friendly and safe public transportation option to Bangkokians.
Parking up the right tree
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/06/2018
» After a 26-year battle between Mahakan Fort residents and City Hall, the place this storied community once called home is now occupied by a 4-rai public park called Mahakan Fort Park, which lies adjacent to one of the historic fort's walls. It is located near the foot of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge off Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
Royal pyre 'ready in September'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 28/01/2017
» The Fine Arts Department has affirmed the royal crematorium for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be completed in September.
New books worth reading
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 29/12/2016
» From Dust To Dust: A Journalist's Memoir
BMA moves to help utilise Bangkok land
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 15/08/2016
» Bangkok's City Planning Department will allow the transfer of development rights and give additional construction space to buildings that remove fences for public use. The move is aimed at encouraging land utilisation and improving the city's liveability.
Taking 'Thainess' for a spin
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/12/2015
» Hirankrit Pattaraboriboonkul designed that tuk-tuk costume for Miss Thailand Universe, the dress that garnered praise, flak and one declaration from a hater that he'd eat dog poo if it won awards. Also working as a freelance costume designer on the side, Hirankrit's entry was one of the 365 to be submitted to the Creative Thai contest held by Miss Universe Thailand.
Prayut hype on bikes
Online Reporters, Published on 02/01/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha promised on Friday more bicycle lanes to cover all corners of Bangkok.