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    Gearing up for tourists

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/03/2018

    » After harvesting season, rice farmers in the Northeast hold an annual merit-making ceremony to express gratitude to Mae Phosop (the Goddess of Rice). The farmers bring a portion of their newly harvested rice and pile it up on a temple ground for monks to bless.

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    King signs new constitution into life

    News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 07/04/2017

    » His Majesty the King on Thursday officially endorsed the promulgation of the country's 20th constitution, setting the stage for a general election expected to be held by late 2018.

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    The new Brahmins

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/10/2015

    » A man dressed in white blew into a conch as if it were a horn. Joss sticks were burning. Heads bowed but people's lips were praying. A screenplay on a golden tray was engulfed in a cloud of white smoke. Surrounding the tray was a feast which included a pig's head, Thai golden desserts, fruit, boiled eggs and seafood.

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    Baroque and roll

    Life, Published on 16/12/2019

    » Pro Musica, under the direction of Leo Phillips, presents "Baroque Divas", a concert featuring three supremely talented guests at Siam Society, Asok Road, on Thursday at 7pm.

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    Who will benefit?

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 23/12/2023

    » Re: "Farmers given new title deeds option", (BP, Dec 22).

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    Getting soft power right

    Life, Published on 08/01/2024

    » After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.

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    HM Queen awards trophy to King's Cup winners

    Published on 10/12/2023

    » Phuket: Her Majesty the Queen on Saturday represented His Majesty the King in presenting the trophy to the winners of the 35th Phuket King's Cup Regatta at Beyond Kata hotel in Muang district.

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    Navy seeks B15bn for second frigate

    News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 26/01/2023

    » The Royal Thai Navy has requested 15 billion baht over the next five years to fund its plan to acquire a new frigate.

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    Book showcases Princess Sirivannavari's work

    News, Published on 03/03/2023

    » The Interior Ministry yesterday announced the release of a new book titled 36th Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, which highlights her contributions to the local weaving industry.

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    Their Majesties to lay foundation stone

    News, Published on 05/12/2021

    » Their Majesties the King and Queen will on Sunday lay the foundation stone for a statue of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great at a new public park under construction in honour of the late king, which is expected to become a new major landmark in Bangkok.

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