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The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
Thai vocalists to perform royal compositions at charity concert
Life, Published on 25/09/2025
» Thai vocalists will join hands to perform royal compositions during "Royal Jazz For The Chaipattana Foundation Volume 2", which will take place at SX Grand Plenary Hall, ground floor of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Saturday at 7pm.
The gift of literature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/09/2025
» Hailing from a rural village, Hin Pa toils back-breaking hours until he runs into his childhood friend, Bak Berd, who makes a living as a parasailor in Phuket. Spurred by his invitation, Hin Pa relocates to the island for better opportunities. In a memorable scene, a traveller hands him a book midair. Who would foresee that it inspires him to read more, venture into painting and cycle around the world?
Remembering the King of Zydeco
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/07/2025
» Music fans celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, late last month. Chenier (June 25, 1925 -- December 12, 1987) was a pioneering musician from Opelousas, Southwest Louisiana who helped create zydeco music, a genre sung in French creole (his first language) that came out of the Creole traditions of the region, spliced with blues, R&B and Cajun music.
When ambition shines
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/06/2025
» By now, it's hard to find anyone who hasn't heard about the runaway success of GDH's latest Netflix miniseries Mad Unicorn. But if you happen to be one of the few who hasn't started watching it, here's a word of warning: make sure you clear your schedule before hitting play. Because once you begin, I guarantee you'll be pulled into its orbit -- binging episode after episode until day and night blur into one.
Practice Insight meditation in Bangkok
Life, Published on 01/04/2025
» If you want to go from being concerned about economic and political restrictions and other threatening situations, to being at ease in yourself and empowered, Vipassana Meditation (also called Insight meditation) is a great option for you. It can help you to take a long, clear look at your situation while remaining balanced and energized.
Mind over malady
Life, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 20/01/2025
» Ponn Virulrak, a successful architect, academic, and chairman of Light Up Total Solution, discovered his love for running in his 40s and embarked on this path of passion with full determination. This passion, however, diverged from what he refers to as "a source of joy" to a spiritually transformative experience after an excruciating knee injury. Through the turbulence, turmoil and trauma of going from being active to being home-confined by his inability to walk well, he began exploring mindfulness as a way to cope with his new reality. After years of using mindfulness techniques to pull him from his "downward spiral", he wrote How To Be Sick Mindfully, a book illustrating his journey and 21 actionable tools to get through a chronic illness without anxiety, depression, or trauma.
Siam Society marks 120 years with dhamma
Life, Published on 13/11/2024
» To mark its 120th anniversary, Siam Society is holding a special series of four afternoon talks, "Enlightenment In This Lifetime: Liberation Through The Practice Of The Buddha's Teaching", to shed new light on Buddhism and meditation, from Nov 19-22 from 2pm to 4pm.
Makkasan Train Factory transforms into ghost town
Life, Published on 24/10/2024
» To join the Halloween celebrations, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the State Railway of Thailand will transform Bangkok's Makkasan Train Factory into an enigmatic ghost town for the Thailand Goosebumps Festival 2024, which takes place from Saturday to Oct 31.
Phetchabun to host Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony
Life, Published on 26/09/2024
» To preserve its distinct Buddhist tradition, the northern town of Phetchabun will host the Um Phra Dam Nam Ceremony from tomorrow until Oct 6 to commemorate the New Moon day of the 10th lunar month.