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Pursuing schools as a family status symbol
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 01/11/2025
» It's difficult to escape the current online discourse on the balance of the Good Life and the growing debate over international schools. International schools were established in 1951, when International School Bangkok opened on the grounds of the US embassy to serve the children of American staff. Bangkok Patana School, Thailand's first such British school, opened in 1957 to serve the growing expat community, along with Ruamrudee International School.
TAT launches campaign to boost provincial culinary tourism
Life, Published on 02/10/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched the "Local Taste Local Thai" campaign, using authentic local food as a magnet to inspire a journey of genuine Thai experiences until Nov 15.
Culinary connections
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/01/2025
» The Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit buzzed with excitement last month as diplomats, business leaders and members of Bangkok's expat and local communities gathered for the launch of Global Culinary Stories.
Places to find thrills and chills for family fun this Halloween
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 24/10/2024
» Halloween is only a week away but the fun has already started at many shopping places in Bangkok. Here are some venues making the festivities spooky yet happy for everyone.
Bringing classical music to the masses
Life, Michael Proudfoot, Published on 09/04/2024
» In last year's award-winning film Tár, Cate Blanchett is an orchestral conductor at the peak of her fame, celebrated worldwide and powerful within the industry. But a scandal brings her downfall, and a final scene shows her exiled to a (non-specified) Southeast Asian country, recording video game background music with a local orchestra.
Creating an inclusive workplace
Life, Published on 23/08/2023
» In a globalised workplace, diverse and inclusive practices can empower employees and enhance their creativity and productivity, which can contribute to the company's growth and success. UOB, the multinational banking corporation, has a visionary workforce. At UOB Thailand, more than 60% of senior management positions are female employees. Moreover, in terms of nationality, UOB Thailand has 10 nationalities working together including Thai, Singaporean, American, Indian, Malaysian, Australian, Filipino, European, Chinese and Japanese. With its diversity and inclusive policies, every employee can equally join activities and the benefits provided by the bank and they are also welcome to share their thoughts and feedback for making UOB a better workplace.
Learn how to build a winning team
Life, Published on 03/08/2023
» Skal International Bangkok, a leading professional networking organisation in the tourism and hospitality industry, is holding a luncheon talk on "Build Your Winning Team", at Hotel Nikko Bangkok, Sukhumvit 55, on Aug 8 from 11.30am to 2pm.
Chefs without borders
Life, Published on 07/07/2023
» Thai and Chinese people share a great similarity in their gastronomic attitude. Whether it was in the olden days or now, we treat food always with high regard and our kitchens are almost identical. Life recently sat with two chefs from mainland China who love Thailand so much they wish to retire here.
Mad for street food and urban culture
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/04/2023
» The heaven for food lovers, Mad Face Food Week, has returned. The 2023 edition festival combines food, drinks, music and fun for all over three full days in a cosy, intimate atmosphere from April 28-30 at Sansiri Backyard.
Buzzing with creativity
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/12/2022
» The eighth edition of Chiang Mai Design Week, a nine-day cultural festival that wrapped up last week, was a manifesto of the melting pot that is this northern province. At an out-of-use warehouse in Chang Moi, a group of local artists who took part in a homecoming project exhibited objects from their neighbourhoods in the style of Renaissance curiosity. Here, Achariyar Rojanapirom and Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri curated personal items from their cupboard, including a bowl of stir-fried salted chilli from a nam ngiao shop in the old town, to show how they remain contemporary.