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Tradition vs trash on Loy Krathong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/11/2019
» From krathong made from banana leaves to those made of styrofoam, bread, ice and other biodegradables, Thais have come up with many different ideas and materials to make floats for the Loy Krathong Festival, during which, on every Full Moon of the 12th lunar month, they pay respect and seek forgiveness from the Goddess of Water. The festival takes place tonight.
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Contemporary mission
Life, Published on 10/04/2018
» A few months prior to its 10th anniversary, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) made a major announcement: a new director. As of March 1, Pawit Mahasarinand has taken the helm of the city's main art venue and the largest public-funded art centre in the country, a surprising choice to many, though an entirely welcoming one.
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Saving the Fort Mahakan community
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 11/04/2016
» Last week, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) posted an order to evict the residents of the Fort Mahakan community within a matter of days. Immediately, journalists, activists, academics, and town planners rose in protest, condemning the BMA as philistine wreckers of a small but important part of Bangkok's battered heritage.
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Governor faces challenging two years
News, Published on 10/08/2015
» The remaining two years in office for Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra will be fraught with difficulties unless he opens up and tells his supporters what he has been doing.
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Govt eyes water diversion
Online Reporters, Published on 31/07/2015
» The government is considering a plan to bring water from the Mekong, Moei and Salween rivers to farmland in Thailand, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday.
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Flood gripes won't help city plan a future
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 18/06/2015
» This week's torrential rains mean sleepless nights for Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra and city administrators who are again being put to the test.
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Yingluck insists she's innocent
Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2014
» Former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra has denied she did anything wrong after the Constitutional Court ruled to remove her from office for abuse of authority.
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Pheu Thai: Court ruling unconstitutional
Online Reporters, Published on 07/05/2014
» The Pheu Thai Party views the Constitutional Court’s ruling on Wednesday unconstitutional and believes there are coup-like orchestrated efforts to overthrow electoral democracy.
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Tarit criticises Constitutional Court
Online Reporters, Published on 06/05/2014
» DSI chief Tarit Pengdit on Tuesday issued a statement challenging the authority of the Constitutional Court to rule on the prime ministerial status of Yingluck Shinawatra.
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18 candidates register to run for Bangkok governor on first day
Online Reporters, Published on 21/01/2013
» BANGKOK - A total of 18 people entered their names to run in the March 3 election for the job of Bangkok governor when candidacy registration opened on Monday.
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