Running on the banks
Running on the banks The northeast city of Nong Khai is all set to hold its inaugural marathon on December 6 and offers runners a scenic route along the banks of the Mekong River. Running on the banks The northeast city of Nong Khai is all set to hold its inaugural marathon on December 6 […]
Shorter school day all the rage
BANGKOK: — Nearly 4,000 schools across the country yesterday went ahead with a new policy that allows their students to spend fewer hours in the classroom. In response to the policy of “Moderate Class, More Knowledge”, students started various activities at either 2pm or 2.30pm based on their interests outside the classroom. Their schools prepared […]
Beautiful Thai arts and crafts exhibited in Denmark
In response to the 400-year relationship, Central department store has helped stage ‘Thai Artistry: The Living Heritage’ To celebrate the 400-year relationship between Thailand and Denmark and to showcase the beautiful heritage of Thai craftsmanship, Central, the country’s leading retail group, in co-operation with the Royal Thai Embassy in Copenhagen and the Support Arts and […]
Bangkok’s Islamic quarters
The Muslim community is thriving in the city, despite a changing world that pushes them to forsake their traditional beliefs Five times a day, the sound of prayers can be heard around the 200-year-old community surrounding the Chakrabongse Mosque. The yellow building — under constant repainting and renovation — has been the centre of this […]
Fireball lights up Thai skies
BANGKOK: — The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand said that the fireball which was seen in the sky in Bangkok and several provinces on Monday night was believed to be a meteor or a shooting star. Dr Sarun Posayachinda, deputy director of NARIT, said that the fireball with a long burning tail witnessed by […]
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