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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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    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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    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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    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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    Benjakitti to host range of well-being activities

    Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 04/01/2024

    » The "first happiness" of year will be presented as a gift to people in Bangkok during "Bangkok Festival 2024: Krungthep Dee Tor Jai" which will take place at Benjakitti Park on Ratchadaphisek Road, from tomorrow until Sunday. It will run daily from 7am to 7.30pm.

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    Benjakitti Park and Lumpini Park to host 'Bangkok Bestival'

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/01/2024

    » From Jan 5-7, various activities focusing on spirituality and health are taking place at Benjakitti Park, Ratchadaphisek Road, so you can kick off 2024 on feel-good notes.

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    An art renaissance

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/12/2023

    » In 2023, Thailand's art industry continued to grow. Among the numerous events held nationwide, Adulaya Hoontrakul, director of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), highlighted three significant exhibitions: "Colorful Bangkok", "Thailand Biennale Chiang Rai 2023" and "Womanifesto: Flowing Connections".

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