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We shall meet again
Life, Published on 13/04/2020
» Thailand without Songkran in April is unprecedented. But in a shocking move, the first meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration last month decided that the annual Songkran holidays -- April 13-15 -- should be postponed to later, undisclosed dates.
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.
Locked up for wildlife
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/07/2020
» To create awareness for the millions of caged wild animals worldwide, Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) founder Edwin Wiek will be locked up in a cage from today at noon. Wiek will be using the same cage that was home for 32 years to a chimpanzee named Canoe in Bangkok.
Bird of all feathers
Guru, Jarupat Buranastidporn, Published on 27/05/2016
» Last month, when Guru decided to check out an icy summer drink at a dainty eatery in Ekkamai, we didn't know that our attention would be completely diverted from the incredibly photogenic beverage to the amazing collection of curiosities that were on display inside.
Frolicking in Korat
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 14/03/2022
» Postponed since 2020 due to Covid-19, Thailand Biennale had a grandiose opening last December in Pak Chong and Phimai in Nakhon Ratchasima. Held under the themes of "Butterflies Frolicking On The Mud: Engendering Sensible Capital", "Nature Reigns Supreme In The World. Art Is Having Freedom In One Self" and "Soeng Sin Thin Ya Mo" (Celebration Of Art In The Land Of Ya Mo), the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), Ministry of Culture and Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) co-hosted the events with a budget of over 120 million baht.
Symbols of eternal love
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/03/2022
» 'We teach them humans are not friends, but foes," said Tanet Uttaraviset, an animal scientist at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, while opening the door of the nursery for young sarus cranes. Inside this leafy circular enclosure is a green puddle where his words echo the conflict between humans and tall waterbirds under threat of extinction.
Limited-edition model cars arrive in Land of Smiles
Life, Published on 29/09/2022
» Limited edition Ferrari model cars were launched for the first time in Asia during "Tomica World 2022", which is running at Charoen Nakhon Hall, M floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until Oct 6.
Good for all
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/04/2020
» The world is celebrating Earth Day today, to show appreciation for the planet and take valuable steps to support environmental protection. It's also the day to recognise those environmentalists, activists and living legends who've done good deeds for the world.
The millennial approach to conservation
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 01/11/2019
» Wildchain, a blockchain-based mobile game, is designed to raise awareness about wildlife conservation programmes and will be released in March 2020. Guru chats with the game designer Pochara "Tern" Taweesuk and Wildchain Director Florian Rehm to learn more about this millennial approach to conservation.
Fun with every bite
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/03/2019
» Summer has officially arrived, so let me begin this food-driven story with the question of what gastronomic impression you usually associate with the school-break season.