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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.
Hope Fair is back for another season
Life, Published on 28/11/2023
» The Hope Fair will kick off the season with a shopping spree of locally-conscious, crafted and sustainable goods made by local entrepreneurs and skilled artisans, at the Ballroom, 7th floor of Avani Sukhumvit Hotel, on Thursday from 11am to 8pm.
Can't wait for the encore
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/12/2022
» In 2022 the entertainment industries inched closer to pre-pandemic levels. It has also been quite an eventful year for live music, especially in Thailand, where concerts, festivals and parades of amazing international acts were marching back to the country. As the New Year is here, let's take a look back at some of the highs and lows of music happenings in the world this year, and see what are some of the interesting shows we should look forward to in 2023.
Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/02/2022
» It was a relaxing evening when I wandered down the pristine Wong Amat beach. The Sun sank over North Pattaya's horizon and the azure skies began to turn pink and orange as a brisk sea wind swept through. This looked to be a reward for vacationers staying at Centara Grand Mirage Beach Resort Pattaya.
Jungles and beaches await adventurous kids
Life, Published on 06/10/2020
» After the success of its summer camps, Evasion Camp is back with four exciting weeks for kids to have fun, make new friends and learn new things in a safe and secure environment.
Bangkok BMX bonanza
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 31/10/2019
» In the 70s and the 80s, a lot of kids around the globe had BMXs as their best friends. If you were one, here's a chance to take a trip down memory lane.
Nang Nak at 20
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 26/07/2019
» Thai cinema saw a new horizon open 20 years ago up this month. On July 23, 1999, a little film called Nang Nak opened in cinemas. An adaptation of the country's most popular ghost tale about a wife who died in childbirth but stuck around as a spirit waiting for her husband to return from war, the film arrived carrying high hopes -- and exceeded all of them. Nang Nak, directed by Nonzee Nimibutr and written by Wisit Sasanatieng, unleashed an unprecedented momentum of enthusiasm and became the first Thai movie to blaze past the 100-million-baht mark at the box office.
Produce bonanza at Golden Place
Life, Noko, Published on 24/08/2018
» A destination for Thai fare and desserts, Golden Place market on Sukhothai Road has been renovated to offer a wider range of foodstuffs including agricultural produce.
'The Great American Songbook' in Bangkok
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 25/01/2018
» Never, ever call American popular melodies mere light music.