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Shut out Pheu Thai: city rally
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Demonstrators gathered at Victory Monument on Sunday under the banner of the "United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty" group, voicing opposition to the Pheu Thai Party and its potential role in forming the next government.
A celebration of culture
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/07/2024
» As Isan Creative Festival returns to Khon Kaen for a fourth edition, a group of molam artists have gathered to provide joy and talented creators are enticing foodies with mouth-watering appetisers and beverages prepared from pla ra (fermented fish) and rice.
Theatre of the absurd
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/11/2022
» Last week, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and Tourism Authority Thailand announced that 8,745 people from Surin province succeeded in setting a new record of "the highest number of people folding fabric animals simultaneously" in the Guinness World Record. This event was part of the Elephant Festival, an annual event in Surin. Organised by the Surin provincial administration and TAT, the event of folding fabric into elephant dolls aimed to boost tourism since numbers had dropped due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers also hoped the event would promote Surin fabric, which is a signature product of the province.
Unlocking a city's potential
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/12/2021
» Five years ago, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) developed Charoen Krung to be the first creative district in Bangkok. Before the old Charoen Krung could become an area of hip café, restaurants, bars and art galleries, people at CEA organised focus groups and listened to opinions of more than 500 local people in the community. To serve the community in accordance to their opinions, CEA decided to work on five projects -- recreating the public riverfront, developing abandoned shophouses, creating green pocket landscape, connecting local alleys and designing signage for walkable districts.
Reviving old traditions
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/12/2021
» Despite face masks, local artisans put their heart and soul into the annual creative festival amid the rush of the winter breeze. Amid Covid-19, the 7th Chiang Mai Design Week brought the northern city back to life. Shedding its superfluous layers, the subdued event finally came to fruition by exploring its roots.
Living well
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/03/2020
» Paying tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Royal Project Gastronomy Festival has returned to Siam Paragon and continues until March 8, showcasing a wide selection of top-quality culinary products like mixed salad vegetables, cape gooseberries and French bresse chicken, rich in vitamin C, calcium, protein and antioxidants.
Cacha Bed Old Town Hotel Bangkok
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 20/02/2020
» The hotel is housed in a building that originally belonged to Prince Krom Luang Pichit Preechakorn, one of King Rama IV's sons and the country's first president of the Supreme Court. The century-old architecture was constructed not long after Charoen Krung Road was completed. It sits near the point where the Sam Yot city gate once stood. This is a convenient and stylish base for those wishing to explore this old part of Bangkok.
Not a high crime
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/04/2019
» At the age of 71, Daycha Siripatra needs no eyeglasses. His nearsightedness and astigmatism are things of the past. His hands that once showed an early sign of Parkinson's disease have no tremor. He says his brain, which once began to deteriorate, is now sharp.
Seeds of the revolution
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 21/02/2019
» Fluttering flags of Thailand and Vietnam can be seen from afar while driving on Road 115 to Ban Dong, in Muang district.
Creating the future
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 26/01/2018
» From tomorrow until Feb 4, Bangkok will turn into a design-lover's haven as Bangkok Design Week will finally open its many doors to the public. Organised by the Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) -- the same team that successfully gave us Chiang Mai Design Week -- this will be Bangkok's first ever such event.