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Bangkok Pride parade planned for June 4
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/05/2023
» A Pride parade is planned for June 4 in Bangkok under the theme of "Door to Equal Asia" as Thailand aims to host World Pride 2028.
Bangkok Pride parade on June 4
News, Published on 22/05/2023
» A Pride parade is planned for June 4 in Bangkok under the theme of "Door to Equal Asia" as Thailand aims to host World Pride 2028.
When art gets stifled
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/11/2022
» 'Art is short, a case is long," read a banner. Students apparently hijacked the well-known motto "art is long, life is short" by Prof Silpa Bhirasri, the father of Thai modern art, in protest of Chiang Mai University's legal action against its own lecturers and a student who "trespassed" on the art centre to exhibit works, some of which might challenge those in power, last year. It is a case in point for stifling democracy in Thai art.
Thailand in Pop Culture
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» Before the words "soft power" entered the Thai zeitgeist, you may not have been aware that Thailand received plenty of love in the world of pop culture, globally. Here are a few of the most memorable ones from films, video games, music videos and more.
Sharing optimism through art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/04/2022
» Three Thais reveal their interpretation of 'a beautiful life' and the inspiration behind their creations.
Hanging by a thread
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/04/2021
» For Korn, the coronavirus outbreak has heightened loneliness. He feels trapped in his cave-like apartment in Samut Prakan where he has been living and working, with his depression still lingering after a painful break-up three years ago. Songkran is the only time of year he visits his family in the Thon Buri district of Bangkok. They are not close but at least the thought gives him a sense of belonging. Moreover, Songkran allowed him to join boisterous pool parties and water fights and "free his spirit".
Bangkok Screening Room celebrates Fargo's 25th anniversary
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/01/2021
» Silom's niche indie cinema Bangkok Screening Room is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Fargo, the Oscar-winning American true crime classic from the award-winning Coen brothers, with special screenings from today and until Feb 7, in English with Thai subtitles.
Fun runs for city slackers
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 24/11/2020
» To add some fun and colour to your weekend, get a group together and join the Amazing Thailand City Run Challenge.
A poem born in a protest
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/11/2020
» Monday Oct 26 was just another dark and sweltering night on Sathon Road, central Bangkok.
Academics, politicians divided over path to unity
News, Published on 01/11/2020
» The political climate has become unseasonably turbulent following the youth-led street protests calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's resignation, a rewrite of the constitution and reform of the monarchy.