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Protecting urban memory
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/04/2025
» Penprapa Ployseesuay did not know her husband's family had been the guardians of the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine until they married in 1997. She quit her factory job in Nakhon Pathom and relocated to Bangkok to start a family. Despite the departure of her husband, she has been unwavering in her caretaking duties.
The last stand
Life, Atitaya Teepawat, Published on 25/03/2025
» Hearts were broken when the Property Management of Chulalongkorn University (PMCU) greenlit the decision to raze Scala Cinema, the last stand-alone cinema in Bangkok, in 2020 despite opposition from activists who attempted to save the cinema's irreplaceable art deco architecture.
Remembering the 'King of the Talking Song'
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/08/2024
» National Artist and luk thung icon Phloen Phromdaen passed away on Aug 3, aged 85. He was one of the titans of the luk thung world, garnering the nickname Raja Phleng Phut (King of the Talking Song) for the spoken passages in the middle of his songs.
Art exhibition showcases sustainability
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/06/2023
» Asai Play Art Fest 2023, an exhibition by a group of 28 artists, is being showcased until June 15 at Asai Bangkok Chinatown.
The best of Thailand produce makes the rounds in Bangkok
Life, Published on 09/05/2022
» The finest assortment of Thai agricultural products are presented during "Kud Thai Market 2022", which is running at the Quartier Avenue, ground floor of EmQuartier, until tomorrow before it will move to four selected branches of The Mall in Bangkok.
Seminars to explore hospitality recovery
Life, Published on 06/05/2020
» To help Thai hoteliers prepare the best strategies for a quick recovery after the Covid-19 crisis eases, the Thai Hotels Association and Food and Hotel Thailand 2020 (FHT) is holding an online seminar on "Targeting First Movers Online: Thai and Asian Travellers" tomorrow at 2pm.
Economic victims of the virus
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 10/03/2020
» The outbreak of coronavirus disease (Covid-19), which was first reported from Wuhan, China, in late 2019, has affected societies globally in a manner that has devastated victim's physical and emotional health and crippled businesses.
The formidable alliance underlying modern Thai history
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 24/01/2020
» Since the mid-19th century, according to Wasana Wongsurawat, the Thai elite has remained in power through a simple two-part formula. First, cultivate the support of the leading Thai-Chinese businessmen to secure the economic base. Second, align with the dominant world power of the moment.
Queer goings on at BACC
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/09/2019
» A selection of LGBTI films will be shown at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) over the next four weekends.
Govt waives visa fees, not visas, for Chinese, Indian visitors
Wassana Nanuam and online reporters, Published on 20/08/2019
» The cabinet on Tuesday resolved to extend the period for free visas on arrival for visitors from China, India and other countries, but rejected a proposal to waive visas for Chinese and Indian visitors, to boost the economy.