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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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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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Curtains for Chinese opera?
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 27/02/2023
» "Hurry up," shouted a crew member who climbed up onto a makeshift stage. Casting sidelong glances, performers, half-clad, looked in the mirror and concentrated on applying layers of make-up. Nearby, a motley bunch of musicians and technicians double-checked their instruments. A stream of chatter from a growing audience -- without any partition between the theatre and real life -- put unintended pressure on the band.
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Options abound for pilgrims
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/12/2022
» It's time to say goodbye to 2022, and doing good deeds to bring in the New Year seems to be the norm. Those who are staying in Bangkok can benefit from this rare opportunity to have a peaceful vacation while most leave the capital.
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Celebrate Française throughout March
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 08/03/2022
» To mark Francophonie month, which is celebrated every year around the world in March, Alliance Française de Bangkok features diverse events and activities that aim to promote the French language and bring like-minded people together.
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Travelling post-Covid
B Magazine, Published on 05/07/2020
» With the government's Rao Tiew Duay Gan scheme launched to boost domestic tourism as well as the recently-announced Songkran holidays which were moved from April to the end of this month, vacationers are drafting some itineraries to satisfy their wanderlust as many leading hotel chains and tourist attractions are offering several options of specially crafted holiday packages with extra benefits.
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Baroque and roll
Life, Published on 16/12/2019
» Pro Musica, under the direction of Leo Phillips, presents "Baroque Divas", a concert featuring three supremely talented guests at Siam Society, Asok Road, on Thursday at 7pm.
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Run for the hills
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 08/11/2019
» With Thailand's scorching heat almost all year round, there's never been a better time to take a break away from the hustle and bustle of the city and meander through verdant fields in 20+C weather. Looking for a place to soak in winter breeze? We've got you covered. From the leafy northern province of Chiang Rai to mountainous Loei, Guru has collected eight blooming flower gardens and exciting winter markets, which are open only for the next couple of months.
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Procession for the ages
News, Published on 22/09/2019
» The Oct 24 royal barge procession -- when His Majesty the King will attend the royal kathin (monk's robe-giving) ceremony -- is fast approaching.
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The politics of trans acting
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/04/2018
» Kudos and controversy in film, and other happenings in this month's round-up of LGBT news
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