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Shutter 20 years on
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/09/2024
» Two decades ago, the release of Shutter marked a pivotal moment in Thai cinema and the horror genre. Directed by the then-upcoming filmmakers Banjong Pisanthanakun and Parkpoom Wongpoom, Shutter has since become a staple of horror. In 2024, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the film returns to theatres in a remastered 4K version, reawakening a wave of nostalgia for audiences and reigniting the terror that made it a global sensation.
It's mooncake season
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Mid-Autumn Festival is observed annually on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. This year, it falls on Sept 17. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, the occasion is celebrated by millions of people worldwide to express gratitude for family unity, happiness and abundance. It's also an occasion for families to reunite. In celebration of a Chinese festivity that dates back 3,000 years, Life picks some of the best mooncakes from leading hotels around town.
Guatemala drama September features in CentralWorld Contemporary World Film Series
Life, Published on 17/06/2024
» The popular Contemporary World Film Series returns with September (Septiembre, Un Llanto En Silencio) as the opening film of the year, at TK Park, 8th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, on June 29 at 4pm.
Charity and collectables
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2024
» As a regular blood donor, Siriporn Plangchatuk, country general manager of Pop Mart Thailand, learned from the National Blood Center, Thai Red Cross Society that during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of blood donors dropped from 24% to just 11%. This shortage forced many patients to postpone surgeries and/or medical treatments, which affected their life.
Catch Hong Kong's best toy designers at CentralWorld
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 03/04/2024
» After fascinating art toy enthusiasts in Bangkok last year, the "Hong Kong Art Toy Story" returns to Thailand Toy Expo 2024, which will kick off tomorrow and run daily from 10am to 10pm until Sunday at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
Local wisdom meets leading fashion
Life, Published on 25/03/2024
» Good Goods, a brand of local wisdom products, has teamed up with Issue, Thailand's leading fashion brand, to create a special collection of locally inspired products with a modern twist as part of their mission to preserve Thai expertise.
Seventeen will be first K-pop group to perform at famed Glastonbury Festival
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2024
» Here's the latest K-pop news this week. Seventeen will become the first K-pop group to perform at Glastonbury Festival and BamBam will hold his solo world tour finale at Rajamangala National Stadium.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Gourmet Foodie Fest returns to CentralWorld
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 25/10/2023
» Premium food and beverages are waiting to please your palates during the "Gourmet Foodie Fest 2023: Alumni Market Season 2" which will take place at the Central Court, 6th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, daily from 10am to 9pm, starting tomorrow to Sunday.
Gundam docks at CentralWorld
Life, Published on 04/10/2023
» CentralWorld is holding "Gundam Docks At Thailand" to offer fans exclusive experiences at the outdoor Square A and B, daily from 10am to 10, from Friday until Oct 29.