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A cultural gem in Macau
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/11/2024
» The Poly MGM Museum recently celebrated its grand opening at the MGM Macau, marking a defining moment for Macau's cultural landscape. This collaboration between Poly Culture and MGM signifies a commitment to preserving Chinese heritage while fostering global cultural exchange. The event was attended by notable dignitaries, including Ho Iat Seng, chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region; Pansy Ho, chairperson and executive director of MGM China Holdings Limited; and Liu Hualong, chairman of Poly Group Corporation.
The best of Koh Samui
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/09/2024
» In the late morning on Koh Samui, it began to sprinkle and strong gusts were driving away the nimbus clouds as we reached Bang Makham beach for breakfast. For a mere 59 baht per person, the Po Lay beachfront eatery offers a full buffet line-up with tempting options of authentic southern-style fare such as yellow fish curry (nam ya pla), thick fish curry (gaeng tai pla) and peanut sauce (nam prik), which can be paired with a range of fresh or pickled vegetables.
A Joycean nightmare
Life, Published on 22/01/2024
» Filmmaker Michel Auder is showcasing a selection of his works at Bangkok Kunsthalle which is on display from now until Feb 11.
Say no to factory farming
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2022
» Every year, antibiotic-resistant bacteria kill over 38,400 people in Thailand. On the YouTube channel of World Animal Protection Thailand, an animation titled Getting To Know Superbugs takes viewers to a crowded factory farm where a pig named Molly lives. Molly explains that since pigs live in crowded places, they feel stressed, so they bite and fight. To solve this problem, their tails are cut off and their teeth clipped when they are young. Moreover, the farm puts antibiotics in their food and water to keep them from getting sick.
Majestic Lampang
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/06/2022
» After the sun sank over the Wang River, a caravan of classic horse-drawn carriages stationed in front of Wat Chiang Rai and acting Capt Supoj Chairuamkoon was in the saddle to welcome tourists on a sightseeing tour. In the northern town of Lampang, this has long been a popular way of exploring historical sites and watching local life from day to night.
Lessons from Korea on soft power
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/03/2022
» South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae recently bagged the Best Actor title at the 27th Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles earlier this month. This makes him the first Korean actor to take home the Best Actor accolade in the Drama Series category. Lee is known internationally for his lead role in the nine-episode survival drama Squid Game.
Institutions of capitalism
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/03/2021
» Make-or-break entrance exams began over the weekend despite some high-schoolers asking the Central Administrative Court to postpone the troubled Thai University Central Admission System (TCAS) last week. However, the agency dismissed the petition because it was not clear whether rescheduling TCAS exams is legal or not and that abruptly postponing the exams would affect many students and the organisers.
A giant in size and importance
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 14/01/2021
» Prasat Nakhon Luang is one of the largest examples of historical architecture in Ayutthaya. Its role in the politics of the old Siamese kingdom that the province was named after was as immense as its size.
Fear of virus is more deadly
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/03/2020
» 'We're thinking about stocking up on some food and water soon. How about you?" asked my sister last month. She said that her husband was worried about Covid-19, which has killed more than 4,000 people and infected more than 118,000 in 114 countries so far.
A broken hourglass
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/01/2020
» While Thai people have shown more concern about environmental issues, especially plastic, air and water pollution, we may have overlooked sand shortages. A Canadian photographer has underlined the sand shortage issue through his photo exhibition "Sand By Tim Pelling", now on view at River City Bangkok.