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Soft power struggles
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 05/06/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's 10 months in office have proven to be full of optimism, entertainment and drama. His non-stop whirlwind trips to lure investors including Microsoft, Tesla, Formula One, Tomorrowland and Art Basel to Thailand earned him the image of the salesman on a Time magazine cover. With the government's 10-month report card out and future plans in discussion, there has been both applause and confusion.
Late New Year arrivals for your playlist
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 12/01/2023
» Happy New Year! After some ups and downs, it's time to begin afresh. Way back in late December, I missed a few songs in my year-end roundup. So here they are, and despite their different genres all can boost our morale and optimism for the upcoming year.
Outdoor cinema is exercise in soft power
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2022
» Bangkok comes back to life with a variety of entertaining activities. After suffering through challenging times, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, private businesses, and prominent figures from many fields are working together to uplift people's morale and promote Thailand through soft power.
A hundred baht and a dream
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/06/2022
» Before a lucky draw this week, a middle-aged woman stared intently at a stall in front of Bangkok's shopping mall. She prayed and plucked three lottery tickets, 100 baht each, out of endless possibilities. "I hope you will win the prize," Sudta Tamnudee, a vendor, told her first customer.
CentralWorld art exhibition shares love with Bangkok
Life, Published on 24/01/2022
» Stories of relationships of young people are presented through cute illustrations that decorate the walls of Groove Gallery Walk on the 3rd floor and Zone I of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, until April 30.
Young, and very young, creatives in the spotlight
Life, Published on 03/01/2022
» An impressive line-up of imaginative works of art from the "Thai Art And Literature Contest Year 15" are showcased in an online exhibition to pass on positive energy and encouragement to all viewers.
Young artists asked to find inspiration in literature
Life, Published on 27/07/2021
» Interested Thai students from grade 4 to undergraduate level are invited to enter the "Thai Art And Literature Contest Year 15" to vie for royal trophies and scholarships worth more than 1.4 million baht.
Get inspired to chase your dreams
Life, Published on 24/06/2021
» Lamphu Kansanoh, one of the most notable artists of the contemporary art world, will showcase a collection of her signature big-headed caricatures during "Hed Nai Sing Tee Cheu (Do What You Believe)", which will kick off today and run until July 25, on the 3rd floor of Central: The Original Store, Charoen Krung Road.
The temple of our concrete jungle
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/12/2020
» Each day countless numbers of Bangkokians commute past Wat Pathum Wanaram, the royal temple sandwiched between Siam Paragon and CentralWorld. Every day, they see it from the windows of their cars, buses or Skytrains. Few, however, actually step into the temple to learn more about it.
Beyond food
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 09/10/2020
» The Michelin Guide Thailand recently announced its addition of two new awards, the Michelin Guide Young Chef Award and the Michelin Guide Service Award, along with a new distinction -- the Michelin Green Star.