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Towards a greener future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/04/2024
» Plastic pollution has a negative effect on the environment, ecosystems, wildlife and human health. To reduce this scourge, 175 nations agreed to develop a legally binding agreement to address such pollution within the marine environment, known as the Global Plastic Treaty, during the 5th United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi, Kenya. A draft of the treaty is expected to be completed by the end of this year.
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Get wet to keep the heat at bay!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/04/2024
» To honour the initiation of Songran into Unesco’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage in December last year, many places are hosting events and parties to make a huge splash on the world stage.
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Chao Phraya River gets a cleanup boat
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/04/2024
» Last week, The Ocean Cleanup, a non-profit organisation headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that develops technologies to rid plastic from oceans, officially deployed its first solar-powered cleanup boat/system in the Chao Phraya River at the Commemoration of His Majesty the King Rama X's 6th Cycle Birthday Park in Bangkok's Bang Kho Laem district.
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Soaring traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2024
» Flying kites used to be a popular activity enjoyed during summer. However, with fewer open spaces this activity has been slowly disappearing. Fortunately, Iconsiam has collaborated with the Ministry of Culture, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the Association of Thai and International Kites to organise "Iconsiam Thailand's Kite Festival 2024". The event takes place at River Park in Iconsiam, next to the Chao Phraya River.
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Another year of RBSO memories at Lumpini
Life, Published on 19/03/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) performed the grand finale of Season 31 of "Concert In The Park" earlier this month. The season began in December last year at the Thai Royal Horse Guard, Sanam Pao, and continued at the Sala Bhirombhakdi in Lumpini Park in January. Each Sunday, audiences filled the grass, bringing food to share, mats and chairs, to enjoy music conducted by Dr Vanich Potavanich and Dr Nora-ath Chanklum, including Western pop culture, musicals, familiar Thai songs and classical music.
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Bangkok Design Week returns with a local touch
Life, Published on 24/01/2024
» Now in its 7th edition, Bangkok Design Week 2024 (BKKDW2024) returns on Saturday until Feb 4, at various venues across the capital. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event aims to present core design challenges and creative endeavours, reflecting authentic issues the city faces.
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Bangkok Design Week 2024 takes place from Jan 27 to Feb 4
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/01/2024
» A long fixture on Bangkok’s annual calendar, Bangkok Design Week 2024 (BKKDW2024)’s seventh edition takes place from Jan 27 to Feb 4.
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Enjoy a week of art and culture at City Hall
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 17/01/2024
» Art lovers are invited to immerse in the contemporary art scene of Bangkok during "Colorful Bangkok Expo 2024", which will kick off on Thursday and run daily from 4pm to 9pm, until Sunday. The venue is Lan Khon Mueang square in front of Bangkok City Hall, Sao Chingcha.
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Bangkok Design Week 2024: Creating a 'Livable Scape'
Published on 12/01/2024
» Bangkok, with a population exceeding 10 million, consistently ranks as a "must-visit" city due to its diverse attractions, affordable cuisine, reasonable cost of living, and friendly locals. Despite being a popular global destination, it placed 98th out of 140 cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 'Most Livable Cities' list. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, air quality issues, limited green spaces, and public areas, combined with an aging population and cultural changes, contribute to this ranking.
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RBSO's concert in the park series returns
Life, Published on 09/01/2024
» "Concert In The Park" by Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra will be back for the 31st season, with performances to take place at Sala Bhirom Bhakdi in Lumpini Park, Rama IV Road, every Sunday at 5.30pm, starting this Sunday, until March 10 (except Feb 11).
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