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Ayutthaya after dark
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/11/2024
» When the sky is bathed in the glow of twilight, illumination displays will spotlight five historical sites to bring the ancient capital of Ayutthaya back to life as part of Ayutthaya Sundown 2024, which runs until Feb 16. This schedule gives visitors ample free time for weekend sightseeing excursions between 6pm and 9pm.
A miraculous escape
Life, Woraphat Arthayukti, Published on 24/06/2024
» More than 200 Thai students were studying in the Philippines when the Pacific War broke out on Dec 8, 1941. But when Thailand signed a military alliance with Japan, several of those students were arrested by the Philippine Constabulary as members of a Fifth Column.
Artists reflect on humanity's impact on Earth
Life, Published on 20/06/2024
» Three Thai artists have joined hands to show their perspective on the negative impact humanity has on our environment during "Anthropocene", which is running at West Eden Gallery, until Aug 11.
Drone project hopes to fly high
Life, Published on 17/11/2023
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa) recently launched the 1 Tambon 1 Digital (Chumchon Drone Jai) Project aimed at enhancing knowledge and understanding as well as imparting proven skills related to the use and maintenance of drones for agricultural purposes to communities and farmers across Thailand.
Pin-up stars
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/04/2023
» In the erotic novel Hom Dok Praduan (1968), Rong Wongsawan hints that a teenager fondled his flesh in front of her. “On the door is a cover photo of a socialite in Bangkok. Clad in her swimsuit, she allows waves to break on her thighs. But someone with restless hands drew overgrown grass so that he can rub it gently until it is torn. (In Mathayom 4, he often fantasised about her. The first syllable of her name begins with the mor letter. He feels thankful whenever she comes into his mind [...]).”
Travelling the beautiful back roads
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 20/01/2022
» Tucked away at home during the Covid-19 pandemic, I inevitably found it hard to fight against depression and loneliness. After my utopia island in Nintendo's Animal Crossing had lost an air of excitement, I needed a new start to reconnect with the beauty of nature and warm sunshine in the real world again. Eventually, I discovered the splendour and tranquillity of Thailand's northeastern countryside.
A rural retreat
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/08/2021
» Going out to an open green space somehow can change my perspective and mood. When I hear birds chirping and feel the gentle wind, it relaxes me and helps reduce stress after days working in front of a computer screen.
Bring on the Book Expo Thailand
Life, Published on 30/09/2019
» "Bring Content To Life" is the theme for the Book Expo Thailand 2019, which will take place at Impact Challenger Hall 2, Muang Thong Thani, from Wednesday to Oct 13 from 10am to 9pm.
Bangkok walking tour
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 05/09/2019
» History and culture buffs should find this interesting. The Rattanakosineha Facebook page, which focuses on heritage residential architecture in the Kingdom, occasionally organises day-trips in the old part of Bangkok.
Thai artists showcased
Life, Published on 30/07/2019
» 137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok presents the fifth edition of the rotation art showcase featuring unique paintings by two award-winning artists -- Prasert Yodkaew and Suttikiet Pumpoung until Sept 5.