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Price of roses soars as romance blooms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2025
» CHAI NAT: A spike in Valentine's Day demand has driven the retail prices of roses to a 20-year high in this Central Plains province, local vendors say.
Govt expects same-sex marriage surge on Valentine's Day
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/02/2025
» The government expects a high number of LGBTQ+ couples to register their marriage on Friday to celebrate Valentine's Day, says deputy government spokeswoman Sasikarn Wattanachan.
City Hall drive targets STD awareness
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/02/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is conducting a campaign to raise awareness about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) ahead of Valentine's Day to protect teenagers in the capital from health risks.
Motels under strict monitoring to ensure safe Valentine's Day
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Mongkol Bangprapa and Oraphin Phangyang, Published on 14/02/2024
» Screening of people visiting motels and night-time entertainment venues will be more stringent to ensure the safety of minors on Valentine's Day, according to the Royal Thai Police (RTP).
British expat completes charity walk from Pattaya to Phuket
News, Jo Ya Hsiung, Published on 13/06/2023
» A 1,000-kilometre walk may seem daunting, but not for James Lee Valentine. He is living proof that having a sense of charity and resolve and experience can make a great difference to people's lives.
If it's 'early doors' there's plenty of time
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/06/2023
» A Thai reader asked recently the meaning of the expression "early doors" which he had heard used frequently in English football commentaries. It has become quite a familiar observation in sport to indicate a game is still at an early stage. It also creeps into everyday language although perhaps in the more common form of "early days".
Being ginger adds spice to life
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/06/2023
» I have been reprimanded by a reader of ginger persuasion for failing to mention two significant days in the calendar for those of us who have grown up saddled with nicknames like "Ginger Nut", "Ginger Bonce", "Tomato Head", "Carrot Top", not to mention "Freckle Face". I plead guilty to allowing the recent "Cuddle a Ginger Day" and "World Redhead Day" slip by without a single bleat in support of gingers.
Brits can still put on a good show
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/05/2023
» Considering how depressing the world news has been lately, the coronation of King Charles III last weekend provided a brief diversion. It might not be everybody's cup of tea but the Brits certainly know how to put on a show if a bit of history is involved. They're good at pomp and pageantry and most importantly love a parade with plenty of horses.
Going bananas over the 'Day-O' song
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/05/2023
» The recent death of the gifted Jamaican-American singer Harry Belafonte at the age of 96 inevitably sparked memories of when his biggest hit "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" swept the globe, including Britain.
Weddings record bid for Valentine's Day
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/09/2022
» The country's largest LGBTQ+ wedding ceremony will be hosted on Valentine's Day in February to publicise the fight for marriage equality.