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Scholars win Fukuoka Grand Prize for social analyses
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 10/06/2017
» Eminent scholars Pasuk Phongpaichit and Chris Baker have been awarded the Fukuoka Grand Prize 2017 for their outstanding work on Thai society, literature and social transformation.
Asian scholar Benedict Anderson dies, aged 79
News, Bangkok Post, Published on 14/12/2015
» EAST JAVA, Indonesia: Asian studies scholar Benedict Anderson died in his sleep in Batu, Indonesia, yesterday. He was 79.
Artists say statue promotes devil worship
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/08/2023
» A group of Buddhist artists is urging a hotel in Bangkok to remove a controversial sculpture from its premises, saying its unsightly appearance disturbs passers-by.
Locals want recovered lintel to highlight old ruin
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 27/08/2020
» Buri Ram: Residents of Non Dindaeng district are calling for an 11th-century lintel being returned from the US to be re-installed in its rightful place in Prasat Nong Hong before being put in a museum.
Heritage neglect lets Si Thep down
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 09/03/2019
» Recent news reports about an oil exploration project which is a just a stone's throw away from Si Thep historical park in Phetchabun has shocked the Thai people. The project, if it isn't shot down, may dim the hopes of the site becoming a Unesco world heritage site. PLOENPOTE ATTHAKOR talks to well-respected scholar Phuthorn Bhumadhon about the hot topic.
Watana vows suit over plaque fuss
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2017
» Former Pheu Thai Party MP Watana Muangsook acknowledges a charge that he posted false information about the disappearance of the 1932 Siamese Revolution plaque on his Facebook page.
Fight to save Mahakan grows
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 20/03/2016
» Young entrepreneurs have joined forces with the Mahakan Fort community in their fight against an eviction plan drafted by City Hall that will see residential land turned into a public park.
Urban projects gain favour, stoke fury
News, Published on 30/12/2015
» In 2015, Bangkok authorities revamped markets while anger built over graft.
Ancient site draws global attention
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 07/03/2015
» Phu Phrabat sits at the heart of a Bronze Age civilisation in Udon Thani. Crisscrossed by ancient rock formations, it is off the beaten track, but that may soon change as world heritage listing looms for this glorious national park.