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Loose Women fans blown away by Carol McGriffin's age as she shares bikini pic

"Are you actual Benjamin Button??"

Nottingham Post · Mar 8, 2023

Tourists warned about wearing school uniforms

Young Chinese women visiting the country have taken to dressing up in Thai school uniforms, and the Ministry of Education is less than thrilled by their fashion statements.

Bangkok Post · Mar 8, 2023

Bhang, gujiyas and mitti: Celebs remember their campus-wali Holi

Campus-wali Holi often holds a special space for hostellers and college students. Celebs who have graduated from colleges in Delhi share that Holi on campus was behadh khaas for them. From having bhang with seniors to bringing extra boxes of gujias from home, they spill the beans on how they…

The Times of India · Mar 8, 2023

Time for local spirits to shine?

On display now at the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), the exhibition "Thai Local Spirit" raises the question, can Thai rice whiskeys like lao khao, sa toe and ka chae earn worldwide recognition like soju and sake?"

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2023

New hangout spot now open in heart of Bangkok

Bangkok's Central Business District has a new and vibrant hangout located on the corner of Silom and Rama 4 roads.

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2023

People hurry to snap up hotel rooms

People rushed to book hotels during the first day of the latest phase of the hotel subsidy programme, with 112,876 room nights reserved out of 560,000 available under the scheme within six hours.

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2023

Happy Holi 2023: Images, Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Pictures and Greeting Cards

Holi is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals celebrated by the Hindu community. This festival of colors is also known as the Festival of Love or the Festival of Spring, and it signifies the triumph of good over evil. The celebration of Holi starts with the Holika Dahan,…

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2023

The Crystal Grill House serves a tale on the table

From the same management of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park, who brought you docked dining ship Sirimahannop at Asiatique The Riverfront, comes Crystal Grill House.

Bangkok Post · Mar 7, 2023

Philippine residents mop up oil spill using only mugs and buckets

Residents of a central Philippine province affected by an oil spill are cleaning it up using buckets and mugs.

The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023

Tawi Festival of Art and Ideas was a treat to culture, heritage, and literature enthusiasts

While the valley is much in the news, not many people know about the rich culture and traditions of Jammu. And so, celebrating the unique art, culture, heritage, history, and literature of Jammu, the first-ever Tawi Festival of Art and Ideas was held from 25th-27th February 2023. The three-day festival…

The Times of India · Mar 7, 2023