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09/08/2025

𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
The 17th annual floral festival is taking place until Aug 13 to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's birthday and Thai Mother's Day at Pupha Mahanatee Garden located inside Queen Sirikit Park in Bangkok's Chatuchak district. Open 10am-8pm.
Photos: Nutthawat Wichieanbut

09/08/2025

𝗔𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀
Today is your last chance to enjoy a mask exhibition held in celebration of the Asean Day at Siam Paragon's Living Hall on the third floor. Learn about cultural heritage through masks from Asean countries and their trading partners. These masks represent China, India, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand. The other highlights include a demonstration of khon mask-making by artisans from the Fine Arts Department and a mask-making workshop. Free admission.
Photos: Wisuttipong Rodpai

08/08/2025

Let's see what next week has in store for you.

Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

08/08/2025

𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀
Organised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) through the Office of the Permanent Secretary, in collaboration with the Thai Art and Craft Development Association and Silpakorn University, "Who Wears Whom: The Masks Of Southeast Asia" examines the meanings, roles, and values of masks within the shared cultural contexts of ethnic groups and the region. The exhibition reflects the dynamic transmission of knowledge, the preservation of ritual forms, and the reinterpretation of masks in contemporary society. Masks from Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand are on display on the curved wall of BACC on the third floor until Aug 17.

08/08/2025

𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Big Bad Wolf Books returns and finds its new venue at Impact Forum Hall 4, Muang Thong Thani until Aug 17. The biggest English language book fair gathers all kinds of genres to satiate readers of all ages, featuring two million books from across the globe with huge discounts of up to 95%. Besides English titles, there are also books in Thai language from leading Thai publishers. Kids are in for a treat at dedicated zones where they get to play and learn through toys, make handmade gifts or complete a jigsaw puzzle.

08/08/2025

So many things to enjoy, so little time.

Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.

08/08/2025

The English boy band brings "Blue Live In Asia" to Samyan Mitrtown Hall.

British boyband Blue has announced that their Asia tour, named "Blue Live In Asia", will take place in November with dates in Taipei, Shanghai, Bangkok and Singapore.

08/08/2025

🔮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟴-𝟭𝟰
Will next week be drama-free? We know! Browse the post to find out more about what is in the cards for you.

07/08/2025

Celebrate the woman in your life at these places.

Thai Mother's Day is in six days (Aug 12) and it’s time to give back to the special woman who has been through thick and thin with you. Guru By Bangkok Post has created a roundup of Mother’s Day specials to honour the queen in your life.