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Rising rents threaten the vibrant street food scene of the once-booming Banthat Thong Road
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/06/2025
» As night fell, neon signs gradually lit up Instagrammable restaurants and cafes. Despite pouring rain, tourists were taking photos of a dessert shop's logo of a boy holding a bun at an iconic intersection. Some eateries were teeming with customers, with a long queue of them spilling onto the sidewalk. Some, less popular, saw staff sitting idle. Others put up advertisement for lease.
Punk's not dead!
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/02/2025
» How often do we get the chance to see our favourite band visit our country and perform live, especially when they come from halfway across the globe? Last Thursday, American pop-punk legends Green Day returned to Bangkok for the first time in 15 years. The expansive Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani transformed into a high-energy haven for rock fans, who packed the venue from wall to wall, singing, jumping and screaming along as Green Day delivered an electrifying two-hour set.
Money expo to be held at Central Hatyai
Life, Published on 02/07/2024
» A comprehensive range of investment and financial services will be brought to the South during "Money Expo 2024 Hatyai" which will take place at the Promotion Area, 1st floor, and Hatyai Hall, 5th floor, of Central Festival Hatyai, Songkhla, daily from 10am to 8pm, from Friday to Sunday.
Faith and fortune
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/05/2024
» Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess, is believed to grant wishes. Hence, people visit the Mazu Shrine (Chao Mae Tubtim Shrine) in Lhong 1919, the historic Bangkok riverfront area, to pray.
City reflections
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/05/2024
» It has been 242 years since Bangkok was established on the eastern banks of the Chao Phraya River in 1782 by King Rama I. Things have changed considerably since then and to showcase modern Bangkok in its various aspects, including society, urban landscape, lifestyle, art and culture, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre invited 13 artists, creators, activists and researchers from various fields to reflect on the city through creative works, archives, activities and contemporary media at an exhibition titled "Bangkok 242, A Space For Sharing".
Rayong Money Expo offers green loans
Life, Published on 06/09/2023
» The "Money Expo 2023 Rayong: Green Finance For Green Living" will bring a comprehensive range of financial and investment products and services to the eastern region at Central Rayong daily from 10am to 8pm, starting Friday to Sunday.
Teaching kids about money
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/06/2023
» Anita* is a student at Prathandongrungwittayakarn School in Kanchanaburi who participated in UOB Money 101: Teen Edition -- a financial literacy programme launched by UOB Thailand in collaboration with the Thailand Collaboration for Education (TCFE) in 2021. After completing the six-hour programme, she established a food delivery business targeting teachers and students.
Site specific
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 09/02/2023
» Functional seat prototypes in various forms and materials have been designed to find methods to enhance landscapes and provide people ease... traffic barriers doubling as flower pots to create green spaces... augmented reality is used to connect people's imaginations to the metaverse.
Into the 'Ryanverse'
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2023
» After a three-year pause due to the pandemic, the long-awaited action-thriller series Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is finally back to Prime Video and on our screens for its third season. Often referred to as America's version of James Bond, Jack Ryan is based on characters from the fictional "Ryanverse" political drama created by author Tom Clancy. The man is a CIA analyst and multitalented individual who's always saving the day. Season 3 also sees the return of John Krasinski as Jack Ryan, a role once played by a number of famous actors such as Harrison Ford, Alec Baldwin, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine, with Krasinski being the fifth to do so.
Horoscope: What awaits in 2023
Life, Sithinart Thongmee, Published on 02/01/2023
» Your horoscope for the coming year.