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Straddling two worlds
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/12/2025
» When I visited Istanbul for the first time, I learned a joke from Gocke, my local guide, who goes to work by undersea train every day. "But you can't see anything," she laughed. For her, it takes only four minutes to cross from Asia to Europe, under the Bosphorus Strait that divides the ancient city.
An iconic Christmas
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/12/2025
» It was around 8.30pm on Thursday when I braved the cold to catch a spectacular display at Selfridges London. Hovering above the Queen of Time, Tinker Bell sprinkled an over-100m trail of pixie dust that traversed across the purple-and-blue facade, with a magical tune from Cinderella. It culminated with the 11m-tall Disney Castle, the largest installation to feature on the store for over half a century, in the corner.
Thai society's religious diversity celebrated through landmarks, festivals
Life, Patrapa Premjit and Nattakorn Takam, Published on 15/05/2025
» Although Buddhism is the predominant religion in Thailand, the country is home to people of various faiths, resulting in a society rich in beliefs, ways of life and religious art that reflect cultural and religious pluralism.
A religious experience
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 10/04/2025
» In 1516, Leonardo da Vinci travelled by horseback from Italy to France with the Mona Lisa carefully rolled up in his saddlebag.
Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair marks 34 years
Life, Published on 12/12/2024
» To celebrate its 34th anniversary as a Unesco World Heritage Site, the old capital of Thailand will come to life during the Ayutthaya World Heritage Fair that runs from tomorrow until Dec 22.
A Swiss adventure
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/10/2024
» It was a wonderful morning in Zurich with the Sun beaming and temperatures dropping to 14C. One of my travel companions did not skip her running routine and I was tempted to set up my own walking mission and relish a slower pace.
Take a trip to Samut Songkhram with Siam Society
Life, Published on 04/09/2024
» Siam Society is holding a leisurely one-day trip to visit several sites of interest in the orchard areas along the canals and rivers of Samut Songkhram, the smallest province in Thailand, on Oct 5.
Party time
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/08/2024
» From May to November, Sincere Fine Watches builds up to its 70th anniversary celebrations by unveiling, one by one, 12 commemorative timepieces created in partnership with esteemed maisons.
Olympic Thai-in
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 26/07/2024
» For a whole year, Omega's Countdown Clock has been tracking the number of days, hours, minutes and seconds until the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics.
Epic soundtracks come to life
Life, James Keller, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra's increasing reputation for hitting the winning formula to draw in audiences was further boosted recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre where, for two consecutive nights, they performed to a completely packed house. Supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, tickets for "Hollywood Soundtracks By Hans Zimmer" had sold out weeks in advance and a second show was added due to demand. The massive concert hall is not easy to fill on any occasion, so the RBSO should feel proud to have achieved this two nights running.