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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.
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.
Songkran hot spots throughout Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/04/2018
» If last year's Songkran was a blast, just imagine what it will be like this year when the fun-filled festival kicks off today.
Floral merit-making
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/07/2017
» To mark Asarnha Bucha and Khao Phansa days, special activities will be held at a number of Buddhist temples in Bangkok from Saturday to Monday.
New books worth reading
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 29/12/2016
» From Dust To Dust: A Journalist's Memoir
Freewheeling females
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 23/06/2016
» At any cycling event female bikers are always outnumbered by their male counterparts. But that is not likely to be the case in the upcoming "bike caravan" scheduled for the first Saturday of August.
His Majesty the King's seventh-cycle birthday
Published on 05/12/2011
» Hundreds of thousands of well-wishers are expected to converge at Siriraj Hospital, Sanam Luang and the Grand Palace to show their love and respect for the King. The celebrations will run for a week.