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    Protecting the pachyderm

    Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/08/2021

    » One of last week's non-Covid 19 news was about a DLTV (Distance Learning Television) class for kindergarten students, whose teacher taught them the names of native animals.

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    The evolution of khon

    Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 22/04/2021

    » Choreographer Jitti Chompee's ongoing khon project, which includes Melancholy Of Demon, a dance performance that I reviewed earlier this month, is supported by the Ministry of Culture and departments and offices under its umbrella. This is a surprising level of governmental support granted to a contemporary dance artist who wants to do not-so-genteel things with khon and the character of Tossakan. I still remember how in 2006 the Ministry of Culture reportedly forced Somtow Sucharitkul to change the scene in his opera Ayodhya that depicted the death of Tossakan (Ravan in the opera version) onstage, a practice that is considered a bad omen in Thailand.

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    Iconsiam offers bedazzling display of Thai craftsmanship

    Life, Published on 05/04/2021

    » High art accessories with intricate designs take centre stage during the "Bejeweled In Thai Style", which is running at Iconcraft on the 4th and 5th floors of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until April 18.

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    A place where time moves slow

    Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 08/04/2021

    » A double-decker ferry docked at a pier on the bank of the Don Sak River in Surat Thani's Don Sak district, about a 90-minute drive from Surat Thani Airport. The destination was not world-renowned Koh Samui or Koh Phangan but a smaller more low-profile island named Koh Phaluai.

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    Navy virus panic after restaurant trip

    News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 12/01/2021

    » Almost 300 sailors and navy officers have been quarantined at a navy-run facility in Chon Buri's Sattahip district, after two officers tested positive for Covid-19 after visiting a virus hot spot.

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    Weaving magic

    Life, Noko, Published on 08/01/2021

    » The beauty of Thai textiles is in the spotlight through limited-edition handbags by Lotus Arts de Vivre, founded by German art connoisseur Rolf von Bueren and his wife Helen in 1982.

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    Stories behind the faces

    Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/12/2020

    » While Bunditpatanasilpa Institute's khon troupe is touring the country as part of a new show featuring an episode of The Mighty King Rama Of Solar Dynasty, the Queen's Gallery is celebrating world-renowned Thai craftsmanship and traditional performing arts with the "Khon Mask" exhibition, which is on view until this Sunday.

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    BAB in Brief

    Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2020

    » Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 is in full swing, showcasing more than 200 artworks by 82 artists at 10 venues until Jan 31, 2021. River City Bangkok was the last to be added as the tenth venue. If you don't know where to begin, allow me to present a cheatsheet to help you discover pieces that you shouldn't miss from BAB.

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    RBSO set to honour Queen Mother in concert

    Life, Published on 10/08/2020

    » The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presents an evening of beautiful music in celebration of HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's 88th birthday, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Saturday starting at 7.30pm.

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    Quality Thai textiles on show

    Life, Published on 06/08/2020

    » A range of exquisite Thai fabrics from across the country will take centre stage during "The Elegant Thai Textile" which is running at Charoen Nakhon Hall and Ratsada Hall of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, from today until Aug 16.

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