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Love, beauty, violence
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 24/05/2024
» Last year, the world embraced Barbie and Poor Things, two outstanding films that tapped into the state of female consciousness in the 21st century. At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, which ends tomorrow, women-driven stories of all stripes are pushed further up (or down) the emotional spectrum. A noticeable number of titles premiering at the influential festival feature female protagonists in varying states of joy and distress -- and to varying results. Powerful acting by female talent also injects life and spirit into those stories, hailing from all corners of the Earth.
Jeff Satur to take Bangkok by storm in April
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 19/03/2024
» Only a month away, Jeff Satur will take Bangkok by storm with two rounds of "Est Cola Presents Jeff Satur: Space Shuttle No.8 Asia Tour In Bangkok" at UOB Live, Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road, on April 20 and 21 at 7pm.
Coldplay across the universe
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/02/2024
» The latest Coldplay concert in Bangkok was a feat of photogenic spectacles designed to bedazzle, complete with light-blinking wristbands, sci-fi-warped animation on spherical screens, balloons in the shape of planets and exploding fireworks above the roof of Rajamangala National Stadium ("The football field not often used to play football on," as a Thai national squad member noted.)
A journey to uncover the truth
Life, Published on 22/01/2024
» A collection of paintings and historical images are being showcased at "The Divine Truth" at Tang Contemporary Art, until Feb 24.
Book talk explores modern Chinese art
Life, Published on 11/01/2024
» Interested people are invited to explore the modern Chinese art landscape at a book talk titled "China's Art Market: Past, Present, And Future", at RCB Forum, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, on Saturday from 2-3.30pm.
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.
Exo's Chanyeol returns to Bangkok
Life, Published on 26/10/2023
» After having joined hands with his Exo teammate Sehun to steal the hearts of many Thai fans in their sold-out fan meeting and concert in Bangkok two months ago, Chanyeol will make a comeback with his first-ever solo fancon.
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.
RBSO to play Queen Mother birthday concert
Life, Published on 22/08/2023
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra will give a concert to mark the 91st birthday of HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Saturday at 7.30pm.
10 films to watch out for
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 16/05/2023
» A fierce hijab girl, a Vietnamese pilgrimage, a Scorsese-DiCaprio team up and a new Cate Blanchett drama, Cannes Film Festival opens today with an eclectic taste of world cinema.