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Thai influencer numbers expected to hit 3 million
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 17/02/2025
» The number of online content creators popular enough to consider themselves influencers in Thailand and make money out of posting content on social media is expected to reach 3 million this year, up from about 2 million last year, says a media buying and marketing strategy planning firm.
'Racist' London attack on Thai
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/02/2020
» A Thai working in the United Kingdom was physically assaulted in what he claimed was a racist attack linked to the current global coronavirus outbreak.
How Catholicism took root in Thailand
News, Nauvarat Suksamran & Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 20/11/2019
» The first Christian to establish diplomatic relations with Siam was Alfonso de Albuquerque, the Portuguese governor-general assigned to Asia. Portugal was at the time occupying Malacca, in modern-day Malaysia, and sent its diplomats to the Ayutthaya Kingdom during the reign of King Ramathibodi II to forge relations in 1511.
Celebrating unique handicrafts
News, Pawat Laopaisarntaksin, Published on 25/08/2019
» It is not every day that tangible heritage going back up to 200 years is showcased for all to see.
Artefacts tell touching story
News, Pawat Laopaisarntaksin, Published on 11/08/2019
» One-of-a-kind artefacts are up for public viewing at the National Museum. The exhibition titled "The Glory Kingdom In Our Land Since the 13th Century" is studded with ancient objects of priceless value which tell of the early kings and the consolidation of present-day Thailand with the monarchy as the pillar institution. The development of society and culture is intertwined with changes in the way the country has evolved for many centuries also recounted here.
Medical dept, SCG launch anti-mosquito 'Nano Shoes'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/07/2019
» SCG Chemicals and the Department of Medical Science on Monday inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to launch an innovation designed to kill mosquito colonies, dubbed "Nano Shoes", or "anti-mosquito Mosquito Shoes" across several communities in Chanthaburi province and Rayong's Map Ta Phut district.
Festival of tradition honours King
News, Ranjana Wangvipula, Published on 25/05/2019
» Bangkok nights are filled with joy as Mahorasop Sompoch performances are staged at Sanam Luang, during a week of festivities to celebrate the coronation of King Rama X on May 4.
With support, age is just a number
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/05/2019
» Thailand needs a conducive environment for elderly people to help it cope with the health and economic challenges triggered by an ageing society, according to Sumet Ongkittikul, chief of the Thailand Development Research Institute's transport and logistics policy research section.
City's easy riders love their freedom
News, Pitcha Dangprasith, Published on 11/03/2019
» Despite the initial high costs and often dangerous roads, for many motorcycle taxi riders, commonly referred to as motorsai, work is still an appealing job that many opt to do in Bangkok to earn more money to help them pay the bills.
Desalting som tum, the silent killer
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 09/03/2019
» A 50-year-old som tum (papaya salad) vendor who works outside some flats in Din Daeng in Bangkok was stunned when her medical check-up three years ago revealed she suffered from high blood pressure, which prompted doctors to advise her to urgently cut back on her sodium intake.