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Books of secrets
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 30/11/2016
» Pintima Lertsomboon, a librarian at Thammasat University, remembered trying to work on Oct 14 in order to soothe the bereavement brought by news of the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol. Her task as librarian usually offers her peace of mind. She has been tasked to separate the cremation books out of 10,000 rare books in the library, putting them in their own category.
A variety of attractions at Book Expo
Life, Published on 18/10/2017
» Book Expo Thailand will kick-start today with an exciting array of books of all genres and interesting exhibitions and activities running until Oct 29, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road. It's open daily from 10am-9pm.
An explosion of emotion
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/10/2017
» When the news broke on Oct 13 last year that the much beloved King Bhumibol had died, the nation was in for the biggest heartbreak of our generation. People reacted with feverish emotion, with some bursting into tears and others beginning to pray. But National Artist Prof Emeritus Preecha Thaothong grabbed his brush and poured his grief onto canvas. He spent that entire night painting and, the next morning, ended up with a portrait of the revered monarch.
The power of three resonates late king's goodwill
News, Mae Moo, Published on 29/10/2017
» Three celebrities are showing King Bhumibol's word can reach younger people committed to pursuing his good deeds as the country paused last week to send the late monarch to heaven.
The King frequently seen in public in 2012
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/12/2012
» His Majesty the King increased the number of his public appearances during 2012, a clear sign to his grateful subjects that his health had improved.
The link between Thai & Western music
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/08/2012
» The composer who worked to link Thai & Western music, Prasidh Silapabanleng (son of Luang Pradit Phairoh), was born 100 years ago next month.
F1 thrills Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/12/2010
» The Red Bull F1 racing exhibition was a big success, impressing everyone, including His Majesty the King.
Good show
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/11/2010
» Yesterday's one-day charity golf tournament in honour of His Majesty the King was a great success.
Nursing research
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/07/2011
» A nurse at Chiang Mai University's Nursing Policy and Outcome Centre has won a prestigious award.
Easy and fun
Published on 28/05/2011
» News photos and the captions that explain them can be an easy and fun way to improve your English.