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Convicted luxury car importer arrested
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 05/08/2022
» Police on Friday arrested a car importer who had jumped bail five years ago after being sentenced for dodging tariffs on imported luxury cars.
The politics of the Chadchart juggernaut
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 01/07/2022
» In countries where integrity, competence and popular legitimacy in leadership are valued -- for example, in Scandinavia, Singapore or Taiwan -- Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt would be considered fairly average. He would merely be another good leader who exudes modesty, humility, capability and authenticity, always in touch with and answerable to his constituents.
French food fair comes to the big city
Life, Published on 27/06/2022
» For the first time in Thailand, the Embassy of France is holding the "Goût De France Food Fair" at Big C Extra Rama IV from Wednesday to July 20.
Chadchart tours Klong Toey district
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt on Sunday visited Klong Toey district where he vowed to resolve myriad pressing issues including a flawed complaint-reporting system.
Majestic Lampang
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/06/2022
» After the sun sank over the Wang River, a caravan of classic horse-drawn carriages stationed in front of Wat Chiang Rai and acting Capt Supoj Chairuamkoon was in the saddle to welcome tourists on a sightseeing tour. In the northern town of Lampang, this has long been a popular way of exploring historical sites and watching local life from day to night.
Chadchart gives Pride a big push
Online Reporters, Published on 04/06/2022
» New Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has marked Pride Month by calling on the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to ensure equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their sexuality.
Complicated history and a comeback
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/06/2022
» On the partition of a quiet seaside wood house is more than an old photo from circa 1881. It is hard evidence that King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and his entourage, including his half-brother Prince Damrong Rajanuphap, visited the island in the easternmost province of Trat before it was subject to French rule. Despite the withdrawal of troops, colonial legacies remained for years.
The beating heart of the city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/05/2022
» With a labyrinth of old shophouses, secondhand auto part businesses and religious sanctuaries, the waterside Talat Noi community has managed to maintain its distinct lifestyle and fascinating multicultural heritage despite the changing times.
A literary feast
Guru, Worada Elstow, Published on 22/04/2022
» Books have been intertwined in human history in one form or another, being the product of our culture, traces of our existence, stories that we tell and ways that we transfer knowledge through generations. As April 23 is World Book and Copyright Day or International Day Of The Book, Guru celebrates it with a list of things to do and places where reading is appreciated.
From royal roots to a modern city
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/04/2022
» As Bangkok blows its birthday candles today, many historical sites including the Grand Palace, Bangkok National Museum, Santi Chai Prakan Park, City Pillar Shrine, Wat Bowon Niwet Vihara and Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre have transformed into fun entertainment venues for the "240th Anniversary of the Foundation of Rattanakosin", running until Sunday.