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Hear the healing power of music in virtual concert
Life, Published on 22/02/2022
» This Saturday, music lovers will get to experience music's power to uplift spirits as Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Alfonso Scarano will present a programme of orchestral music that is guaranteed to captivate the senses.
Riding the South Korean wave
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/12/2021
» Looking back on the year in music, the global phenomenon BTS helped propel the fan base expansion of K-pop groups into the United States. BTS, the seven-member boy band, continues to break recording history and open new frontiers for Asian artists. In March, IFPI, the organisation that represents the recorded music industry worldwide, named BTS as its Global Recording Artist of the Year 2020. The septet won over Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd and Billie Eilish, who ranked second to fifth place respectively. The boy band was the first Asian artist to win the IFPT Global Recording Artist of the Year Award.
Design fair seeks inspiration online
Life, Published on 15/12/2021
» "deTour 2021", a famous design festival in Hong Kong, has recently put the curtain down on its physical exhibitions, however, its virtual interactive exhibitions remain open for viewing until the end of this year to encourage design enthusiasts from afar to actively rethink the very basic functions of design.
A beautiful word of caution
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/12/2021
» As part of the 2021 UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) competition, artists were allowed to create paintings without restrictions in terms of imagination and ingenuity since there was no specific theme. The results were rewarding. The winner of UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) in the established artist category, Vachira Kornthong, created a mixed media on canvas painting, Land Of Happiness, which depicts the hidden beauty and abundant happiness found in nature. Land Of Happiness stood out with its use of vibrant colours combined with a fabric applique technique. The message of nature conservation that the artwork implies also touched viewers.
South Korean fans head overseas to catch first BTS concert since the pandemic
Life, Published on 29/11/2021
» When K-Pop sensation BTS announced that their first in-person concerts since the start of the pandemic would be in the United States, Kim Ji-eun immediately booked a flight and hotel, praying that Covid rules would let her attend all four shows.
Lisa tests Covid positive
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/11/2021
» Blackpink's Lisa tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday, her entertainment label confirmed.
Malaysian rapper defends controversial China satire Fragile as views hit 30m
Life, Published on 17/11/2021
» A rapper who penned a viral Mandarin pop song poking fun at Chinese nationalists said on Monday he had no regrets about being blacklisted by Beijing as his track hit more than 30 million views on YouTube.
Two events to help fans get to know BTS members
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2021
» Besides their catchy and meaningful songs, the world's most popular boy band BTS has built a solid fan base around the world with various online content such as behind the scenes of their performances, game shows and reality shows. This content lets fans feel close to BTS members and learn more about each member's personality. In October, fans can enjoy two different shows -- BTS In The Soop 2 and BTS Permission To Dance On Stage.
Taking a stand for clean air
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/09/2021
» Chiang Mai artist Thaiwijit Puengkasemsomboon has to stay inside his house during summer due to the air pollution caused by PM2.5. The artist was uncomfortable being locked up in his house every summer and the PM 2.5 pollution was getting worse. Chiang Mai used to be renowned for its spectacular landscape, but last March, Chiang Mai became known as the most polluted city in the world, according to IQ AirVisual.
Extinctions as seen through art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2021
» On show at Warin Lab Contemporary art gallery, the "Reincarnations III – Ecologies Of Life" project by Ruangsak Anuwatwimon is a site-specific work. The art gallery is the former home of Dr Boonsong Lekagul, a medical doctor and the first ecologist in Thailand to advocate the need to preserve endangered animal species in the country.