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Prayers, no fireworks to usher in 2017
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2016
» The government has promised the upcoming New Year countdown will be "historic" in that the celebrations will mark a departure from the traditional boisterous revelry in favour of a more subdued affair to mourn the late King's passing.
Thais nationwide honour late King
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2016
» Thais across the nation and abroad took part in activities in tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monday, observing his birthday in a solemn manner and pledging to follow his teachings.
Knockin' on parody's door
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 07/11/2016
» Enough about Bob Dylan and his Nobel Prize in Literature. He took his time but finally accepted the honour and will make it to the ceremony in Stockholm in December if he can.
HM the King to get honorary title for farming reform work
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/11/2016
» The government is honouring His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej as the father of Thai rice research and development for his decades-long dedication to improving farming techniques and boosting farmers' morale and their lives.
The burden of giving
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/10/2016
» For someone who's been living and working near the Giant Swing of Bangkok for 15 years, Prajin* -- a middle-aged restaurant worker -- said he has never seen his neighbourhood in such a messy state.
Lighting the dark
News, Postbag, Published on 25/10/2016
» I am an American who had the privilege of living in Thailand under the reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Volunteers show spirit, lend a hand
News, Prangthong Jitcharoenkul, Published on 17/10/2016
» Volunteers from all walks of life flocked to Sanam Luang to serve food items and other necessities to the growing number of mourners who were standing in long queues to say farewell to their beloved His Majesty the King.
An appreciation of a remarkable king
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/10/2016
» Not being Thai, whatever I say concerning His Majesty the King will be inadequate. But having lived in Thailand for the past 47 years, I feel like he has also become my king and I would like to at least attempt to express my admiration for what he achieved in his 70-year reign.
Full circle after 24 years
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 28/08/2016
» Greetings from Nakhon Pathom. This week your favourite columnist finds himself in a hotel room for five days in this little town just west of Bangkok. "Little town" is hardly a good description, though it was certainly that way when I first visited here a quarter of a century ago. Bangkok has since extended her tentacles, swallowing up the likes of Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi and Minburi.
Prostitution laws 'in need of overhaul'
News, Chaiyot Yongcharoenchai, Published on 03/07/2016
» One of Thailand's leading sex worker support groups is calling for an overhaul of prostitution laws, saying police raids targeting sex workers were doing more harm than good.