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Meticulous functionality
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 11/10/2017
» As Singapore Indesign kicked off on Saturday, the island-state has been abuzz with furniture showrooms and exhibitors bringing the best of their collections to customers with the most discerning tastes.
Familiar beauty
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/10/2017
» Hung on the 4th and 5th floors of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre are familiar photographs of Buddhist statues, stunning ancient pagodas, and people and monks absorbed in prayer. The photos, taken by veteran Italian photographer Andrea Pistolesi are highly dramatic -- sometimes overly so, with high dynamic range effects, high contrast, and interesting textures superimposed on top.
Master of puppets
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 11/10/2017
» At first glance, the puppets look like nothing more than wooden dolls. They wear the costume of traditional khon performances, their curved fingers capped by long, brass fingernails. When a puppeteer pulls strings -- neither from above or from inside its clothes, but underneath -- the puppets come to life and perform classical dance moves almost like a human.
Fifty new images on display
Life, Published on 11/10/2017
» To pay final respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the International Visual Artist Association of Thailand is holding the "Forever King" exhibition on Level G of Central Embassy, Phloenchit Road, until Nov 5.
Historic film of King Rama VI's funeral available to view
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 11/10/2017
» As the royal funeral of King Rama IX nears, a visual record of another royal funeral is now available online and provides a historical insight into a rare state event.
From Porto with love
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 10/10/2017
» In our conversation with Portugal's ambassador to Thailand, His Excellency Francisco Vaz Patto, among the things that came up were: WTF Gallery and Cafe, start-up incubators, same-sex marriage and Tawn C.'s recent spring/summer 2018 fashion show.
Wallow in Chiang Rai this winter at these 5 royal projects
Published on 09/10/2017
» Chiang Rai, the northernmost province of Thailand, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, especially during winter. The province boasts nice chilly weather, lovely people, and various attractions that many can't get enough of.
The art of loyalty
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/10/2017
» Dogs are man's best friend. And dogs are a king's best friends as well in Thailand. For almost 20 years, Khun Tongdaeng, the monarch's favourite pet dog, stayed beside King Bhumibol Adulyadej as friend and guard. Khun Tongdaeng died nearly a year before the king's passing on Oct 13 last year, but her love and loyalty is everlasting and is now reflected in her life-size sculpture, which has been placed at the royal crematorium at Sanam Luang.
Actions speak louder than pink
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/10/2017
» Landmarks in several countries turned pink at the start of October to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania, for example, illuminated the White House, turning it into a grand pink structure.
The place to be
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/10/2017
» Having been touted as a new creative district of Bangkok, the Charoen Krung neighbourhood has recently bolstered its cool factor with the arrival of Warehouse30, a hub dedicated to the modern, hipster lifestyle of city dwellers.