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Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok might be rather empty as most people prefer to go upcountry during Songkran. However, the city will not be lonely this long holiday as many shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions have prepared a string of grand celebrations and fun activities to make Songkran in the city as fun as ever. Here are some recommended events for revellers to check out.
Holiday happenings
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 28/11/2019
» If you haven't decided where to go for the upcoming holidays, maybe you should consider Phrae.
Paving the way for gender equality
Life, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 01/11/2019
» Even though Thailand is a global leader in women holding leadership positions, a high number of women in the Kingdom still experience workplace discrimination.
Yim Bangkok Hostel & Cafe
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 17/10/2019
» One great thing about Bangkok as a travel destination is the plethora of stylish yet inexpensive places to stay. This three-storey hostel, whose name translates as "smile Bangkok", is a decent choice for visitors to the city. It houses dorms on the second floor and private rooms, each with its own bathroom, on the ground and the top floors.
Cinema Politico
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 14/12/2018
» The premiere of the social-commentary film Ten Years Thailand on Tuesday night saw a number of political celebrities in the vaulted foyer of the Scala, brushing elbows with journalists, film professionals and gawking onlookers. Sulak Sivaraksa was there, as well as historian Charnvit Kasetsiri, Thongthong Chandrangsu and several political-science scholars. Big names from political parties showed up: Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit from Future Forward, Parit Ratanakulserirengrit from the Democrats, Chatchat Sitthiphun and Wattana Muangsuk from Pheu Thai, Sombat Boon-ngamanong from Krian Party. Invitations had been sent out to all parties, according to the film producers, but no one from Palang Pracharat and Bhumjaithai attended the screening.
Koh Tao waste reduction
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 04/10/2018
» Local citizens and business operators on Koh Tao have joined hands to reduce the use of plastic products and foam containers to lower the amount of waste on the island.
Happy birthday, Bangkok
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 20/04/2018
» It's time to celebrate the capital city's 236th anniversary, set to start tomorrow.
Gearing up for tourists
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/03/2018
» After harvesting season, rice farmers in the Northeast hold an annual merit-making ceremony to express gratitude to Mae Phosop (the Goddess of Rice). The farmers bring a portion of their newly harvested rice and pile it up on a temple ground for monks to bless.
Upskilling a generation
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 28/02/2018
» Although computer science is thought of as a difficult, complicated subject, it's actually a basic aspect of everyday life. Now a programme has been initiated to give underprivileged and disabled youth a chance to access computer science education.