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Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
Breaking through the darkness
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 03/12/2021
» In a challenging period for arts and culture, Galleries' Nights is breaking through the darkness to bring the contemporary and visual art scene back into the spotlight for four days under this year's theme "Art Is The Solution".
Of Naga and political dissidents
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/09/2021
» The Naga is real but the murder is not. Or is it vice versa? What history chooses to remember and relegate to oblivion, what it enshrines as story and what it buries as hearsay, is how the narrative of a nation is forged in a mould of clay or a furnace of fire. Or in this particular case, in disembowelled bodies stuffed with concrete blocks. The murder is real but the Naga is not. This sounds more like it.
A walking tour of Tanao Road
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/09/2020
» Stacks of marigold garlands are placed neatly on tables.
Upgraded facilities
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/01/2020
» The Tambon Administrative Organisation (TAO) of Wang Maprang in Trang has invested 120 million baht to upgrade facilities at the viewpoint of Wang Pha Mek mountain.
White light
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 28/11/2019
» After the entrance gates closed at 5pm, people waited outside the Chiang Rai landmark of Wat Rong Khun for a much anticipated light and sound show organised for the first time since the temple's 1977 opening.
Cloudy, with a chance of entertainment
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 04/07/2019
» The revival of any classic show comes with certain challenges. Inevitably, comparisons will be made to the original. And questions will also be made over the artistic choices.
Songkran celebrations at Lhong 1919
Life, Published on 11/04/2019
» Lhong 1919, the riverside Thai-Chinese art-heritage compound, will celebrate Songkran with family-friendly activities from Saturday until Monday.
Fish fest in Sing Buri
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/12/2018
» From Dec 25 to Jan 3, the "24th Fish Eating And Prized Goods Of Sing Buri" festival will be held at the Sing Buri College of Agriculture and Technology in Phrom Buri district, Sing Buri province.
Iconic craftsmanship
Life, Published on 08/11/2018
» Many Thai craftsmen truly have the skills, yet often somehow fall short of platforms from which to let their artistry shine.