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SAO building collapse: tales of heroism, tragedy and hope
News, Mae Moo, Published on 06/04/2025
» Keeping vigil for the boss
The rise of Thai art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» When Christie's -- a renowned auction house -- began its operation in Bangkok in 1998, some 90% of its revenue came from selling luxury items and 10% from artwork as there were few art collectors at the time. Back then, Christie's aimed to auction state assets following the Tom Yum Kung economic crisis.
Charoen Krung 'dragon' finally takes flight
Life, Published on 22/01/2025
» Thailand's first road, Charoen Krung Road, has now become a fully-fledged "Dragon Road" following the completion of two commemorative concrete archways built in honour of HM the King's 72nd birthday.
Art and engineering collide at RCB Galleria
Life, Published on 20/11/2024
» Art collectors and enthusiasts are invited to admire outstanding artwork by top artists during "Driven", which is running at River City Bangkok's RCB Artery and RCB Galleria 4, Charoen Krung 24, from Thursday to Sunday.
Thai masters shine at Christie's Hong Kong auction
Life, Published on 25/09/2024
» Thai art masterpieces will be shining alongside world-class items during the "20th And 21st Century Art Sales", which will take place at Christie's new Asia Pacific headquarters in Hong Kong, from tomorrow to Friday.
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Springtime splendour
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024
» As the temperature approaches 40C, Kasetsart University Kamphaeng Saen Campus in Nakhon Pathom evokes the springtime vibe of Ueno Park in Japan as a sea of pink trumpet trees begin to blossom.
Black and white reminiscences
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 05/02/2024
» Everybody in the room held their breath.
Ancient wonders
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/08/2023
» A car travels down a long peaceful road with lush green paddy fields on each side that will soon be superseded by crops of cassava, corn and sugar cane during the off-season. This scene reminds us of Prince Damrong Rajanubhab's 1904 journey to Phetchabun, when he discovered the ancient town of Si Thep which was recorded in a late Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin document.
Come learn about the Chana community
Life, Published on 07/06/2023
» Chana Rak Thin, Around The Room Studio and Greenpeace Thailand are joining hands to organise "Chana Na Yoo Na Ja (The Pleasant City Of Chana) – The Art Street Episode" event in the heart of Chana district, Songkhla province, on Saturday from 3-9pm.