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  • THAILAND

    Ambitious zoo plans unfold

    News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/07/2022

    » His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has granted the deed for a 300-rai plot in the Rangsit Khlong Hok area of Pathum Thani's Thanya Buri district, to be used for the new zoo which will replace the 80-year-old Dusit Zoo in Bangkok.

  • WORLD

    Floating pastors preach on busy river

    Sunday Spotlight, Published on 13/02/2022

    » The ebullient soukous music had been blasting from speakers since before dawn, but at 8am, someone aboard the brightly painted boat docked along the Congo River pressed pause, and a pastor picked up a microphone and began preaching at a volume easily heard onshore.

  • LIFE

    Chloé commits to environment

    Life, Noko, Published on 19/07/2022

    » Chloé's manifesto to positively impact people and the planet covers perfumery, with its vegan compositions based on jasmines and roses.

  • THAILAND

    DO NOT USE / More arrests pending in extortion case

    News, Published on 05/04/2022

    » More arrests soon in extortion case

  • THAILAND

    Thanathorn clan loses 59 land papers

    News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/03/2022

    » The Department of Land (DoL) has ordered the revocation of 59 Nor Sor 3 Kor papers covering more than 2,000 rai of land in Ratchaburi's Chom Bung district from three members of the Juangroongruangkit family accused of public land encroachment.

  • LIFE

    Fraternal dialogue

    Life, Published on 06/07/2022

    » Reminiscent of the scene in Oscar-nominated film The Two Popes where Cardinal Julio Bergoglio (Jonathan Price) was led by the Swiss Guards up the long staircase to have audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) at the Apostolic Palace, a group of Buddhist monks and laymen were guided by soldiers in colourful uniform towards the private quarters in Vatican City. Dazzling and brilliant shades of yellow and saffron worn by Theravada and Mahayana delegations contrasted strongly with Renaissance frescoes decorating walls and ceilings.

  • TRAVEL

    Where nature and fantasy collide

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/12/2021

    » In the early morning, I awoke to a stunning vista of Cha-am beach set against azure skies. It was a bright day to unwind and soak in the splendour of nature by taking a deep breath of fresh air, perfect for my first hiking trip after working from home for two years. This was like a challenge to put my physical abilities to the test.

  • OPINION

    End era of the chainsaw

    Oped, Editorial, Published on 15/03/2022

    » The report last week about the renewed ban to protect the famous century-old Yang Na trees lining the iconic Chiang Mai-Lamphun highway could sound to some like an encouraging sign for urban tree conservation.

  • LIFE

    A beautiful word of caution

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/12/2021

    » As part of the 2021 UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) competition, artists were allowed to create paintings without restrictions in terms of imagination and ingenuity since there was no specific theme. The results were rewarding. The winner of UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) in the established artist category, Vachira Kornthong, created a mixed media on canvas painting, Land Of Happiness, which depicts the hidden beauty and abundant happiness found in nature. Land Of Happiness stood out with its use of vibrant colours combined with a fabric applique technique. The message of nature conservation that the artwork implies also touched viewers.

  • LIFE

    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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