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The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Pay it forward
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2025
» Wipraporn Jongprasert and Wanikul Kaeohong are typical teens who could have slept in on the weekends and played video games all day, but on a recent Sunday, they decided to get up early to distribute handmade items to impoverished patients.
Bangkok dangerous
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2025
» On March 28, a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and its cataclysmic shockwaves reached Bangkok, causing the State Audit Office building to collapse. Since most Thais lack an understanding about earthquakes, the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and Chulalongkorn University organised forums to provide knowledge to the public.
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.
Charity, HK culture in focus at BACC over the coming week
Life, Published on 18/12/2023
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is holding two interesting events this week. The first is a discussion "On Building The West Kowloon Cultural District: A 20-Year Journey", which will take place at the Auditorium, 5th floor, tomorrow from 6-7.30pm and the "BACC Fundraising Gala 2023: Generations" at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 7th floor, on Thursday at 7pm.
The scents of success
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 27/10/2023
» The luxury bodycare and aroma products all boast very traditional Thai scents like jasmine and lemongrass, but the flagship store they sit in is fashioned like a futuristic science lab -- with circular fluorescent haloes and an awe-inspiring line of glass columns filled with perfume.
Land of natural wonders
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 26/10/2023
» After intermittent rain, the cluster of nimbus finally dispersed and we decided to stick to our plan to see a sunset over the Andaman Sea. The Khao To Ngai Fault Plane, also known as the Time Travel Zone, is one of the greatest places to take in the splendour of nature, but the sky was not clear when we arrived.
Traditional textiles and temple tours
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2023
» A one-hour drive from downtown Sukhothai to Si Satchanalai district, the Suntree Thai Weaving Center is a place where a group of local skilful weavers gather to work on old wood looms that are all set up in the middle of the green courtyard.
Panpuri unveils anniversary scent
Life, Noko, Published on 12/09/2023
» Panpuri founder Vorravit Siripark remembers well how his grandmother infused jasmine petals in an earthen jar of rainwater. This inspired the signature scent Siamese Water with notes of Thai jasmine and ylang ylang mingling with mint and sandalwood.
A cultural landmark
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/06/2023
» To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Corrado Feroci, or Prof Silpa Bhirasri, in the Kingdom of Siam, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) in collaboration with the Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art Foundation and Silpakorn University has organised the exhibition "Art-Thai-Time".