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Lunar New Year festivities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/01/2025
» According to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Snake -- which will begin on Jan 29 -- represents wisdom, transformation and renewal. This is a good sign after the challenges we've encountered in recent years. But before we start anew, let's have some fun with at shopping malls before going on with our lives in a wise way.
An image of Nan
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/03/2023
» In the northern town of Nan last week, in 35°C midday heat, a colourful procession of villagers wearing distinctive ethnic attire made its way to Wat Phra That Chae Haeng down a lengthy staircase, aside which a pair of naga sculptures stood like guardians. A number of classic wood litters carried replicas of a gold, bell-shaped pagoda as well as various Buddhist offerings such as Lanna-style flags and khan dok trees, all to mark the return of the annual seven-day Hok Peng Festival.
Carrying on the legacy
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/09/2021
» Located in front of the Chinatown Rama theatre in Bangkok, Ouan Pochana has sold guay jub (rolled rice noodle soup) for over 50 years. Famous for peppery clear broth, the dish is served with crispy pork belly, internals, egg, and small patonggo (fried dough). It won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award in 2019.
Qatar Airways to reward healthcare workers with 100,000 free tickets
Life, Published on 14/05/2020
» Qatar Airways is giving away 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals to say thank you for their heroic work in looking after people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Royal Project helps with healthy produce
Life, Published on 15/04/2020
» The Royal Project has opened a temporary outlet in Bangkok to offer those affected by the Covid-19 crisis a channel to access to fresh vegetables and quality raw materials at cheap prices. The outlet is located at the Royal Project Produce Centre at Kasetsart University, Bangkhen campus, and opens from 8.30am-4.30pm on weekdays.
The blessings of Chinese tradition
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/01/2020
» Deemed a dirty pest, rats enjoy a better reputation in Chinese astrology, taking the lead as the first zodiac sign.
Love your mother, love your country
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/08/2019
» Today is National Mother's Day. In recent years, every time the occasion has come around, I've been reminded of a popular Isan folk tale.
Scrumptious seafood
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 21/06/2019
» Here Hai, this week's subject of Eating In, is another food joint to illustrate Bangkok's plethora of gastronomic options, particularly those set out to be enjoyed through pickup or delivery service.
Elephant festival
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/02/2019
» The first Elephant Boat Race & River Festival will be hosted this month in Bangkok, replacing the annual King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament.
In praise of mangoes
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/04/2018
» At this very minute, no fruit dominates Thailand's food scene like the mango. The juicy, brightly yellow flesh of the fully ripe fruit, typically accompanied by sweet sticky rice, is regarded as the gastronomic holy grail for the summer season by many aficionados, locals and visitors alike.