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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.
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Farewell to a maestro
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024
» The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).
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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
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Pita had no chance
Oped, Postbag, Published on 15/07/2023
» Re: "Thai elections without democracy", (Opinion, July 14).
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Royal Thai Navy visits Japan, signs TOR
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 16/02/2023
» Navy chief Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet paid an official visit to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in Tokyo and signed a terms of reference (TOR) with the force to enhance military cooperation between Thailand and Japan, the navy said yesterday.
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Lessons of history
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/10/2021
» After decades of military authoritarianism, student demonstrators in Bangkok began to call for the restoration of constitutional rule and a return to democracy. In the face of the challenge, the entrenched generals refused to negotiate and arrested the protest leaders, claiming they were influenced by communism. It paved the way for the popular uprising of Oct 14, 1973.
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Bravo for history record
News, Postbag, Published on 15/08/2021
» Re: "Nothing ever changes," (PostBag, Aug 9).
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Army keeps eye on Thammasat University ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/10/2020
» Military personnel have been brought in to provide security at Thammasat University's Tha Prachan campus in Bangkok while His Majesty the King presides over a two-day graduation ceremony which ends on Saturday.
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King names Surayud as Privy Council president
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/01/2020
» His Majesty the King has appointed privy councillor Gen Surayud Chulanont as president of the Privy Council, replacing the late Gen Prem Tinsulanonda who died on May 26 last year.
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2,000 troops for King's coronation
News, Published on 23/02/2019
» The army want 2,000 military personnel with high levels of physical fitness and good behavioural records to march in three traditional processions during His Majesty the King's coronation ceremonies in May.
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