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A centennial celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 28/05/2024
» Backed by generous support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra added to its impressive 2024 season of concerts at the Thailand Cultural Centre on May 10, with the regular RBSO bolstered by extra guest musicians from the Bangkok Metropolitan Orchestra and Mahidol College of Music for a programme of Ottorino Respighi's Pines Of Rome.
A mirrored oasis
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/01/2024
» Located in the middle of downtown Bangkok next to Phloen Chit BTS, a 10m-high art installation titled Liminal Space is a tree adorned with traditional Thai mirrors. Created by Sanitas Pradittasnee, an artist and landscape designer, the spectacular work offers a space for contemplation in the city.
Turning trash into art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/12/2023
» One person's trash is another's treasure is not an overstatement. This was proven at the "Trash To Treasure Art & Design Contest" where young people showed their creativity by upcycling waste. The contest was held as part of the Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX2023).
Pottery nam pla
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/03/2023
» Assoc Prof Sukumarl Sarakasetrin, ceramist and lecturer at the Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Chulalongkorn University, took an interest in mochaware -- a type of household pottery first produced in the UK -- having been struck by its complex patterns resembling those seen on agate.
The sounds of the jungle
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/05/2022
» The acclaimed traditional music ensemble Fong Naam was founded in 1981 by American Bruce Gaston and "Teacher" Boonyong Khetkong. Even after the death of some of the original masters, all of whom were national artists, the band remains Thailand's most well-known musical group internationally.
For the love of comics
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/05/2022
» BKK Unzine, a digital art magazine, is organising Thailand's first-ever BKK Comics Art Festival, which takes place from May 10 to 22, at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC).
Actor Mew's big ambition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/04/2022
» Global fans of Thai actor Suppasit "Mew" Jongcheveevat were thrilled when he announced he will be the producer of TV series The Ocean Eyes, which tells the story of a group of marine veterinarians. With an intriguing plot and a massive budget, The Ocean Eyes is a collaborative production between three countries: Thailand, China and the US. As an international star who plays the leading role, Suppasit has a chance to work with Hollywood producers, including Rick McCallum, producer of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles and The Star Wars Special Editions; Herbert Primig, producer of the animation Star Wars: The Clone Wars; and Henry Gilroy, co-writer of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
Pad Thai flick eyes film fest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2022
» A movie about pad Thai, one of the country's best-known dishes, will be screened at an international film festival as the government works to sharpen the country's soft power and increase its competitive edge.
Cartoon characters reimagined
Life, Published on 05/08/2021
» The virtual reality Art Bakery Gallery presents the next bi-monthly 360-degree immersive VR exhibition project with the online showcase "Reborn" until Aug 31.
Artist highlights the scourge of plastic pollution
Life, Published on 07/07/2021
» Plastic pollution is one of the most crucial issues the planet is facing. However, many people don't take it seriously, thinking that plastic is recyclable. The fact is we can't store, maintain or recycle all our stuff and plastic that isn't recycled gets partially washed into the ocean.