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Resisting industrial expansion
Life, Supara Janchitfah, Published on 02/09/2025
» It took pomelo farmer Nid Pairow a few years to get her crops officially recognised for their distinct quality under the Geographical Indication (GI) programme. Like famous French Champagne, the GI accreditation signifies the pomelo varieties Nid has grown are exclusive to her hometown of Prachin Buri and have one-of-a-kind taste and texture.
Lunar New Year festivities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/01/2025
» According to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Snake -- which will begin on Jan 29 -- represents wisdom, transformation and renewal. This is a good sign after the challenges we've encountered in recent years. But before we start anew, let's have some fun with at shopping malls before going on with our lives in a wise way.
Tracing ancestry
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/07/2023
» With Thailand serving as a significant commercial hub for centuries, Chinese merchants played a key role in bridging cultural linkages through marine trade prior to the establishment of diplomatic ties between Thailand and China in 1975. To celebrate the 48th anniversary of this milestone, Life explores Bangkok's early communities to learn more about our ancestry.
The charm of Chanthaburi
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/03/2022
» Following a peaceful trip to Koh Mak recently, I returned to the mainland and like many other travellers, made the most of my time exploring the historic town of Chanthaburi on the way back to Bangkok. A pleasant day trip took me back to the days when Chanthaburi was a significant gemstone supplier and marine trading port before becoming a popular resort town on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand.
MRT offering day tours to explore popular tourist sites
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/03/2022
» Those who don't have time to travel outside the city can take advantage of the "Happy Journey BEM" project, which allows MRT commuters to explore popular tourist attractions and the culinary scene along the MRT line.
Chinatown preserves its past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/10/2021
» It became more convenient for local folks and tourists to travel to Bangkok's Chinatown after the Wat Mangkorn MRT station opened in late 2019, giving Charoen Krung Road a sense of urban life.
The Market Bangkok to mark Chinese New Year in style
Life, Published on 10/02/2021
» The "Chinese New Year 2021" celebration at the Market Bangkok, Ratchaprasong, kicks off today and is offering an opportunity to pay homage to Chinese gods while enjoying many activities until the end of the month.
Blessings and prosperity
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/02/2021
» Red paper lanterns are hung in rows inside the compound of the Tai Hong Kong shrine on Phlab Phla Chai Road in Chinatown. The smell of incense sticks infuses in the air.
Embrace the light
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/11/2020
» With human activities causing global warming and climate change, the Solar Land exhibition has turned the Gallery Room and Rooftop Garden of Thailand Creative and Design Center into a fun scientific playground, where visitors can learn how to generate electricity at home or in daily life to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.
A walking tour of Tanao Road
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/09/2020
» Stacks of marigold garlands are placed neatly on tables.