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Annual book expo kicks off today
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 09/10/2025
» Book lovers are invited to the world of literature and music during the 30th Book Expo Thailand, which kicks off today and runs daily from 10am to 9pm until Oct 19, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center's Hall 5-7, LG floor, Ratchadaphisek Road.
Book expo strikes new chord
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/10/2025
» For the first time in its three-decade history, the nation's largest book fair is tuning itself to a brand-new rhythm. With the theme "Melody Of Books", the 30th Book Expo Thailand will return from Oct 9-19 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, promising not only a vast selection of books but also music, art and interactive experiences designed to inspire readers of every generation.
The unstoppable puppeteer
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/06/2025
» The friendly and familiar faces emerged from the bags one by one: a buffalo, a dog, a bird, a crocodile and a pink-haired duck. Many Thais who grew up in the 90s will not only recognise these faces, but they will also know their names: Cha-ngon, Hang Dab, Jao Khuntong, Khon Loy and Ped Noi. These are the stars of children's television programme Jao Khuntong.
Paradise lost
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/04/2025
» In Grand Tour, Miguel Gomes' beguiling travelogue set in 1917, a British diplomat in Burma journeys across Southeast Asia, hopping from country to country, to avoid an encounter with his fiancée. Edward (Gonçalo Waddington) is a colonial officer who, struck by an inexplicable premonition or a case of cold feet, decides to flee Mandalay just before his sweetheart Molly (Crista Alfaiate) is due to arrive. He boards a ship to Singapore, then a train to Bangkok -- it derails on the way, but still makes it -- and onwards to Saigon, Manila, Osaka and Chongqing. Molly, pursuing him, would repeat a more or less similar route.
Em District showcases Thailand's finest products
Life, Published on 03/04/2025
» Thailand's finest products are showcased during "Kudthai 2025: Only's Thailand Best & Beyond", which is running at Emporium, EmQuartier and Emsphere, until April 20.
Healing with puppets
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/04/2025
» A ventriloquist is helping children and adults in Thailand process trauma after devastating events.
Central Embassy converts into foodie paradise
Life, Published on 25/03/2025
» "The World In One Bite 2025" kicks off today and runs daily from 10am to 9pm until April 6 under the concept "Talk Of The Taste" at Central Embassy and Central Chidlom.
Laugh, paint, heal
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 10/02/2025
» Happy squeals and laughter from almost 50 young children filled a cosy village hall on a recent Sunday morning in Wiang Kaen district, Chiang Rai. They were pointing at a man dressed comically in a green crocodile costume panicking over his missing teeth. Outside, the weather was 14C. The children sported colourful jackets, some with Moo Deng printed on them.
Lunar New Year festivities
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 23/01/2025
» According to the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Snake -- which will begin on Jan 29 -- represents wisdom, transformation and renewal. This is a good sign after the challenges we've encountered in recent years. But before we start anew, let's have some fun with at shopping malls before going on with our lives in a wise way.
Ayutthaya after dark
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/11/2024
» When the sky is bathed in the glow of twilight, illumination displays will spotlight five historical sites to bring the ancient capital of Ayutthaya back to life as part of Ayutthaya Sundown 2024, which runs until Feb 16. This schedule gives visitors ample free time for weekend sightseeing excursions between 6pm and 9pm.