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Amnesty suffers setback
Published on 12/02/2024
» An incident involving a student activist honking a car horn at a royal motorcade last Sunday could derail an amnesty bid for lese majeste offenders, according to political pundits.
Coldplay across the universe
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/02/2024
» The latest Coldplay concert in Bangkok was a feat of photogenic spectacles designed to bedazzle, complete with light-blinking wristbands, sci-fi-warped animation on spherical screens, balloons in the shape of planets and exploding fireworks above the roof of Rajamangala National Stadium ("The football field not often used to play football on," as a Thai national squad member noted.)
A mirrored oasis
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Located in the middle of downtown Bangkok next to Phloen Chit BTS, a 10m-high art installation titled Liminal Space is a tree adorned with traditional Thai mirrors. Created by Sanitas Pradittasnee, an artist and landscape designer, the spectacular work offers a space for contemplation in the city.
School gang fight near MBK causes panic
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/01/2024
» Two Bangkok colleges have suspended classes following a brawl between their students near the MBK shopping mall that caused panic among shoppers.
A year of K-pop
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/12/2023
» One of the biggest K-pop stories in December has been the enlistment of the remaining four members of BTS for mandatory military service. On Dec 11, RM, the leader of BTS, and V, the vocalist, began their enlistment. The following day, two other vocalists, Jimin and Jungkook, entered training camps in Yeoncheon together. As the world's biggest boy band goes on hiatus, it will be interesting to see which rival claims the top spot in the absence of BTS.
Stuck truck finally freed from Sukhumvit hole
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/11/2023
» A steel plate covering a hole near Soi Sukhumvit 64/1 collapsed on Wednesday under the weight of a heavy truck that ended up taking six hours to remove.
BTS Group Establishes "BTS Group Scholarship" for Thai Students at CUHK
Published on 03/11/2023
» Mr. Kavin Kanjanapas, Chief Executive Officer of BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited, and Professor Waiman Cheung, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at the Business School of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on November 2, to establish the "BTS Group Scholarship."
Finding balance
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 20/10/2023
» Both having recently released a new EP, Taeyang and Jeon Somi are busier than ever.
Face to face with terror
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/10/2023
» One survivor of the Siam Paragon shopping mall shooting attack talked about the moment when she faced the 14-year-old shooter while running up an escalator.
Inspirations for travel
Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/08/2023
» When I visited Ayutthaya Historical Park last week, I noticed some tourists posing for photos among the ruined temples while wearing classic period attire. My companions and I started to perspire under the brilliant blue sky and soaring temperatures, but they carried on happily exploring various places to take in the nostalgic atmosphere. I could not help but admire how eager they were to enjoy their vacation.