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The beat goes on
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Many traditional performances have lost popularity because they fail to adapt with the times. Molam is an excellent example of an Isan performing art that has incorporated modern features with traditional characteristics and remains popular today.
Celebrate Japanese cinema at CentralWorld
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/01/2025
» Mongkol Cinema, a prominent distributor of acclaimed Japanese films in Thailand, is proud to announce "Mongkol Cinema Film Festival 2025". The event, which runs from Feb 7 to Feb 9 at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld, will give audiences the chance to relive five remarkable Japanese films on the big screen. This exclusive festival offers a cinematic journey through timeless stories and heartfelt moments that have touched audiences worldwide.
Explore Lampang's Burmese legacy with Siam Society
Life, Published on 13/01/2025
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to enjoy Burmese and colonial heritage in Lampang from Feb 28 to March 2.
Enjoy fresh veggie treats at Gourmet Market
Life, Published on 07/10/2024
» Gourmet Market and Gourmet Eats have become a festive market for fresh vegetarian food and ingredients from famous sources and markets across the country during the "Gourmet J -- The Legend" campaign, which is running at all branches, until Friday.
Koh Mak adventures
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/08/2024
» After a two-hour drive from Songkhla to the peaceful Koh Mak community, I found myself lounging on a waterfront deck savouring gentle winds and breathtaking views of the Songkhla Lake around me.
A majestic display
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2024
» In the afternoon sun, a fleet of four exquisite royal barges -- Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban King Rama IX, Anantanagaraj and Anekajatbhujonga -- are moored at the Thonburi Naval Dockyard as 240 oarsmen train in preparation for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ritual scheduled to take place in October.
Beyond the Buddha
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024
» As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in an ordination hall and the temple gates were replaced with alloy.
Cool spots for Songkran
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/04/2024
» This year's Songkran festival is special since it is the first after the holiday was formally recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by Unesco four months ago. In Bangkok alone, grand celebrations and activities are awaiting revellers at shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions. Here are some recommended venues to take part in water splashing to promote the nation's soft power.
Witness a sacred spectacle in Pattani
Life, Published on 22/02/2024
» Chinese pilgrims and tourists from neighbouring Malaysia are heading to the seaside town of Pattani to attend the Lim Ko Niao Goddess Celebration, which runs until Feb 27.
Nakhon Ratchasima, Roi Et light up for countdown
Life, Published on 28/12/2023
» Until Jan 2, the city hall of Nakhon Ratchasima is turned into an entertainment venue for the Korat Winter Festival & Countdown 2024 to mark Korat's 555th anniversary.