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Man forgets to extinguish candle, home burns down
News, Online Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» A 39-year-old man lost his home and his belongings to a fire after he forgot to extinguish a candle he lit before he left the house on Monday morning.
Govt mulls cash rebates for Thai filmakers
News, Published on 19/07/2025
» The government is considering extending its cash rebate scheme -- currently reserved for foreign productions -- to benefit Thai filmmakers, according to Culture Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Thousands applaud as prince adorns saffron robe
News, Published on 04/07/2024
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn traded his scarlet military uniform on Nov 6, 1978 for the simple saffron robe of a Buddhist monk in a glittering centuries-old ceremony at the Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Foundation urges switch to seedlings
News, Sukanya Pongpaew, Published on 23/02/2024
» The Tree Planting Foundation has campaigned for Thais to use seedlings instead of burning candles and incense sticks for candle processions on the upcoming Makha Bucha day this Saturday.
'Generation Dupe': Why Gen Z loves knockoffs
News, Erin Lowry, Published on 23/12/2023
» Parents of Gen Z might be surprised to find knockoffs on their children's wish lists this holiday season. More affectionately called "dupes", cheap imitation purses, beauty products and other items have become all the rage with Gen Z and younger millennials. Buying knockoffs is a tradition going back generations, but the new twist is publicly outing yourself as owning and wearing them.
King calls for 'Thai wisdom'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/07/2023
» His Majesty the King has urged all Thais to use their wisdom and judgement and set their mind on doing what is right not only for their own good but also the benefit of others in a speech marking his 71st birthday.
Singapore defends strict drug policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2022
» The attack on children at a childcare centre in the Northeast by an ex-policeman with a history of methamphetamine abuse reinforces the need for Singapore to stick to its strict anti-drug laws, says its Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam.
Speedy capture of statue thief
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/07/2022
» Police have arrested a 38-year-old man who stole a metal statue of the mythical Kotchasri, apprehending him at his house in Lat Phrao district yesterday.
BMA set to mark royal birthdays
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/07/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing a grand celebration for His Majesty the King's birthday on July 28 and that of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother on Aug 12.
Candles shine light on local artisans
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/07/2022
» Gone are the days when monks used candles to provide light, but the tradition of candle offering on Khao Phansa, the first day of Buddhist Lent which falls on July 14, continues, and with it Lent candle processions.