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City reflections
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/05/2024
» It has been 242 years since Bangkok was established on the eastern banks of the Chao Phraya River in 1782 by King Rama I. Things have changed considerably since then and to showcase modern Bangkok in its various aspects, including society, urban landscape, lifestyle, art and culture, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre invited 13 artists, creators, activists and researchers from various fields to reflect on the city through creative works, archives, activities and contemporary media at an exhibition titled "Bangkok 242, A Space For Sharing".
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Journey from Jura
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 29/03/2024
» For those in the know, Jura is the emblematic keyword and secret code. It refers to the new Louis Vuitton establishment which just saw its world premiere earlier this month at Gaysorn Amarin.
Asean Film Festival is finally here
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/03/2024
» Despite the odd, unexplained double postponement -- the first when it was moved from early December 2023 to late January 2024, and then from January to March -- the Bangkok Asean Film Festival finally gets under way, from today until Sunday at SF CentralWorld. Despite the adjournment, the line-up looks decent, with the best Southeast Asian titles culled from the past year -- Tiger Stripes, Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell, Abang Adik, Dreaming And Dying, Oasis Of Now, Nowhere Near, Morrison, Thai classics The Adventure Of Sudsakorn and The Adulterer, and a short film competition.
Marimekko celebrates 60th anniversary of Unikko
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 24/03/2024
» The Finnish fashion and design house commemorates the 60th anniversary of its iconic print, Unikko, in tandem with its Spring/Summer 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection.
Thai Film Archive to host international FIAF Congress
Life, Published on 22/03/2024
» From April 21-26, the Thai Film Archive will host the FIAF Congress 2024, an annual conference of the International Federation of Film Archives, with more than 200 participants from 80 countries attending. This is the first time Thailand has chosen by FIAF to host this important gathering. A FIAF Congress will also take place this year to mark the Thai Film Archive's 40th year anniversary.
Currents of change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Venice Biennale is a prestigious international cultural exhibition. This year, 15 Southeast Asian artists are set to contribute to its 60th edition and showcase their talent at the exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing". The exhibition will be held at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana which will open to the public after being closed for 12 years for this momentous event.
Tech activists write code to save migrants
Reuters, Published on 27/02/2024
» LONDON - When a migrant rescue non-profit asked Nik Zemke if he could design an app to pinpoint ships in distress in the Mediterranean, the German web developer headed to a hackers' convention to look for like-minded volunteers.
Photographer explores the soul of Bangkok
Life, Published on 26/02/2024
» The charm of many old and authentic Bangkok communities is portrayed through the lens of award-winning Danish photographer Ulf Svane during "Bangkok Archive", which is running at C43: Fashion and Inspiration Space, until March 19.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Feb 21-27
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/02/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!