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Switching to sustainable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2024
» Thailand Research Expo 2024 returns with the theme "Research Synergy For The Sustainable Development Of Thai Economy And Society". The annual event was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand, the Ministry of Higher Education Science, Research and Innovation and research networks from various sectors. It takes place at the Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld until Aug 30.
Pakk Taii Design Week returns to Songkhla
Life, Published on 08/08/2024
» Pakk Taii Design Week is returning to Songkhla Old Town between Aug 17-25 to shed light on the past of this thriving marine trading hub dating back to the Dvaravati period.
Centara celebrates 40th anniversary with deals
Life, Published on 31/08/2023
» Centara Hotels & Resorts recently announced the launch of its newest package experience titled "Enriched Journeys" as part of its ongoing 40th Anniversary Wave of Celebrations. This exclusive offer is available at Centara Reserve and Centara Grand properties worldwide.
Focus on low-carbon tourism
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/09/2022
» This month, Thailand launched long-term resident visas, allowing affluent and high-income foreigners to stay in the country for up to 10 years to boost the economy and tourism. Approximately 400 people filed for the visa in the first 12 days, indicating considerable demand.
Small steps forward
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/08/2022
» Singapore's rights bill falls short while media representation lags with Netflix cancellation.
Double trouble
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/10/2020
» A variety of random characters and items -- Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro González, Japanese comic character Perman, Snow White, popular Glico Japanese snack Pocky and an ATM -- appear in the painting Justice Pillar from the collection "Doppelgänger" created by Verapong Sritrakoolkitjakarn, better known as Verapong VS Ayino. On view until Sunday at Kawit Studio & Gallery, "Doppelgänger" displays six oil-on-linen paintings and six woodcut artworks. Each artwork depicts subjects related to Verapong's interests including historical figures, Japanese and Walt Disney cartoon characters and things around us. Meaning a biologically unrelated lookalike or a double, the word doppelgänger is German, but Verapong sees it often when he reads Japanese comic books.
Food outside the box
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/09/2019
» 'I am trying to put Singaporean cuisine into the international market, by trying to methodically reimagine or recompose it into modern sensibilities for the modern taste and sense."
Singapore gets its own taste of Thainess
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 25/01/2019
» Taking the first step inside Siri House, we were struck first by the colours and energy of this new lifestyle hub in Dempsey, Singapore.
Winter delights
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/12/2018
» The 25m and 50m man-made Supertrees dazzled visitors with their multicoloured illuminations dancing in sync to classical Christmas songs like White Christmas, Deck The Halls and It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year. Following the entertaining light and sound show, kids and families had a blast during Blizzard Time, wherein artificial snow showered the area called Supertree Grove. And that's how Singaporeans and tourists have enjoyed their festive celebration, Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.
Travel trends
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/09/2018
» Seven out of 10 families globally take at least two family vacations a year while Asian travellers take five family trips a year, according to Agoda's Family Travel Trends 2018 survey.