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Book expo strikes new chord
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/10/2025
» For the first time in its three-decade history, the nation's largest book fair is tuning itself to a brand-new rhythm. With the theme "Melody Of Books", the 30th Book Expo Thailand will return from Oct 9-19 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, promising not only a vast selection of books but also music, art and interactive experiences designed to inspire readers of every generation.
Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
Blossoming into our hearts
Life, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 10/02/2022
» Despite being an artist, Chumpol Akkapantanon conceded that he hardly noticed the beauty of flowers -- until recently. And it's almost by chance that he adopted a new attitude towards flora.
Giving new life to canals
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/11/2021
» Once known as the Venice of the East, Bangkok has seen its vast network of rivers winding through the capital vanish due to urban development. Construction has filled in klongs (canals) for roads and houses and the remaining waterways have become neglected and clogged with rubbish.
Where art and culture coexist
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/10/2021
» As we're still facing travel restrictions, leaving home and lingering around the tranquil neighbourhood of Charoen Krung is the easiest way to fulfil my wanderlust without having to leave the city.
Too expensive to ride
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/02/2021
» What if you are a single mum who earns a daily minimum wage of 331 baht in Bangkok? You might find it hard to make ends meet and save for a rainy day. However, a plan to raise the electric train fare ceiling on the Green Line to 104 baht per trip could especially be a heavy blow. Fortunately, you can breathe a sigh of relief -- at least for now -- because the plan was suspended last week. Nevertheless, this controversy is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the city's public transport problems.
A look at Bangkok's developing landscape in 2020
Life, Story: Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 29/12/2020
» As a result of 2020 being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has seemed to come to a halt.
Italian-Japanese fusion for Thai skin
Life, Noko, Published on 16/06/2020
» Since its arrival in Thailand last October, Dolce & Gabbana Beauty has enticed cosmetic junkies with "life ready" products, designed for simple and intuitive application as well as with a comfortable texture.
Face masks are waste masks
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/04/2020
» Travelling to environmentally-aware countries inspired singer and actor Phakin "Tono" Khamwilaisak to improve his motherland. In January, he launched a project titled "Kebrak" (translated as collecting love) encouraging people and students to collect garbage. After working with many people, the star learned more about waste pollution and how it affects all creatures, including marine animals.
Flattening the emotional curve
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/03/2020
» Department stores are closed. Barber's poles stop moving. Masseurs cease servicing. Bangkok is nearing lockdown as over 820 Thais have fallen victim to Covid-19 -- the newly defined disease that has infected over 370,000 people and killed more than 16,500 around the world.