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The lungs of Bangkok
Life, Published on 11/12/2023
» The vitality of urban living is intricately linked to the presence of trees. Robust, mature trees offer us pure air, invigorate coolness, offer visual delight and provide dust filtration. Whether they are in public parks, on pavements or in our own homes, if we all help to care for them properly, according to arboricultural principles, large trees can live with us for a long time.
A spotlight on the North
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/12/2023
» Even though winter winds arrived later than normal this year, Chiang Mai Design Week is on schedule and running for its ninth edition until Sunday, encouraging both local residents and tourists to discover the ancient capital of the Lanna kingdom through 200 intriguing programmes.
The beating heart of old Bangkok
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/10/2023
» Song Wat Road is not as busy in the early morning as when it was a major hub for modern trade following Bangkok's transport transition from water to trains and cars more than a century ago.
Harnessing heritage
Life, \Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 09/10/2023
» Consecrated by rich history and exalted by the faith of its local community, Wat Prayurawongsawas (known colloquially as Wat Prayoon) inspires awe with the grandeur of its towering Phra Borommathat Maha Chedi (principal stupa), whose pleasing bell-shaped proportions find glorifying aesthetic resonance in the 18 subsidiary stupas that punctuate the encircling gallery.
The hidden charms of Jakarta
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2023
» In Indonesia, Bali is a major tourist destination for Thais. However, during my three-day and two-night visit to Jakarta organised by BWH Hotels, I discovered the charms of Indonesia's capital. Jakarta is similar to Bangkok in terms of city vibes and heavy traffic, but Jakarta has more shade and trees than the City of Angels.
Unwrapping Osaka
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/08/2023
» The rain had stopped when our plane landed in Osaka and the summertime warmth was just beginning to rise. Looking out of the window, I was reminded of my previous trip in 2010 when I spent two days on every extreme ride at Universal Studio Japan. Time flies.
Preserving heritage
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 05/07/2023
» The heart of a community encapsulates its cherished history and aspirations. And in the dynamic community of Samchuk Market in Suphan Buri, that beating heart is surely Baan Khun Jamnong Jeenarak.
Test drive: Pioneering a new era
Life, Jedd Sreshthaputra, Published on 01/05/2023
» BMW recently invited Thai motoring journalists to test the fully electric all-wheel drive iX xDrive40 Sport at the Pathumthani Speedway to experience the German automaker's latest eDrive technology.
Honda unveils an affordable mini-SUV
Life, Published on 20/03/2023
» Honda has launched the WR-V targeting buyers looking for a more affordable mini-SUV than current offers.
The vagabond returns
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 20/01/2023
» A film once overlooked and misunderstood may have found its moment many years later, the work's peculiar vibrations finally detected and at last appreciated.