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    Artists rally to save the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/08/2023

    » Hemmed in on all sides by construction, colourful paintings are nailed to the metal sheet fences of an age-old community. Inside, there is thoughtful mixed-media artwork, performances and memorabilia left behind in the wake of displacement. Artists are campaigning all-out for the protection of the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine ahead of a first court ruling that could result in demolition at the end of the month.

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    Memes of dissent

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/08/2023

    » It is not as whimsical as it seems. After the onset of the largest pro-democracy movement since the military coup in 2014, university and high school students cuddled hamster dolls and ran around in circles. "Delicious tax!", hundreds of them sang, from a cartoon jingle at Democracy Monument in late July 2020. Crowdsourced from a social media platform, Hamtaro, a shorthand for caged mice demanding freedom, spawned many internet memes, including a greedy caricature of junta leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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    Artist breaks down barriers with semi-abstract work

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/08/2023

    » Catleeya Asavanant, the country's first artist with Down syndrome, is showcasing semi-abstract artwork in a second solo exhibition this month at 6060 Arts Space.

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    Micro oases in the concrete jungle

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/08/2023

    » Created from a scrap of land, a pocket park is a micro oasis of landscaped nature that can breathe new life into grey Bangkok. Spread across a lawn, flowers, shrubs and trees provide respite from the hustle and bustle. The use of solar cells does not cause any pollution. Its universally designed walkway is well-catered to all groups of visitors, including the disabled and elderly. Inside, there is a small space for exercise and leisure.

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    A sustainable model

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/07/2023

    » Over a decade ago, Aracha Boon-Long embarked on her first journey to Doi Luang Chiang Dao. No signal. Silence. Sometimes, the forest made strange sounds at night. Only when she made it to the summit, a herd of gorals appeared and lay down basking in the first daylight. It is the moment when life begins. She thought to herself how small she is in the face of nature. What could she do to protect her home?

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    Hear the sound of three cities

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/07/2023

    » Can you hear the rhythm? "Track/Sound", an immersive installation by After Art, transforms daily commuting scenes in three cities -- Bangkok, London and Dhaka -- into acoustic experiences to deepen the audience's engagement with their surroundings.

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    Books? Coffee? Heaven!

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/07/2023

    » Happening, an art and entertainment magazine, will launch the first edition of a coffee-inspired short story collection on Wednesday to enrich your reading experience with a great cup of Joe in one sitting.

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    Accepting all forms of family

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/06/2023

    » Her family is made up of two mothers and a daughter. Matcha Phorn-In believes that homophobia fuelled a villager to set a fire near her home in San Kamphaeng in 2016. It occurred several times and although she reported these incidents to the police, they did not take any action because damage did not result in loss of life or property. Hence, they decided to move out and live downtown for safety.

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    Immerse yourself in queer bathhouse art

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/06/2023

    » A bathhouse. A place for a romantic encounter. A community space. A gay sauna can also be a gallery that consolidates sexual and artistic experiences. Located in the heart of Phra Khanong, Krubb Bangkok is showcasing a photographer's collection of erotic artwork that explores the taboo subject of sexual expression and healing.

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    Tales of queer migration

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/06/2023

    » There is a border that defines the contour of his identity. Only by crossing it can Jaokhun Promchana be the man he wants to be. After moving to the US, he studied a new language and toiled in the kitchen. Holding a dream close to his heart, he went the extra mile to join the US Navy and police. Currently, he is running a restaurant with his wife. From the outside, he looks no different from other men, but in his expired documents, a name and its title are a reminder of the former self that he already shed.

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