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The BIG Holiday
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 29/11/2019
» Brian Yang is a US-born architect/partner in Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), an inventive architecture firm based in Copenhagen, New York, London and Barcelona. With 13 years of experience, Yang has been behind many big architecture projects, like the Lego House in Billund, Denmark, and the Shenzhen Energy Mansion in Shenzhen, China. This year, BIG has joined forces with Central Embassy to create festive Christmas-inspired displays throughout the mall's seven floors. Guru talks to Yang to find out about the inspiration behind the first project of BIG in Thailand and what it's like to be part of Central Embassy's big year-end celebrations.
Chinese group WayV to make Bangkok debut
Life, Published on 28/11/2019
» WayV, a hot rookie group from China, will meet their Thai fans for the first time during the "2019 WayV Fanmeeting Tour 'Section#1_We Are Your Vision' – in Bangkok" at the Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani, on Dec 14 at 6pm and Dec 15 at 5pm.
Actor Godfrey Gao dies while shooting reality show in China
Published on 27/11/2019
» Taiwanese-Canadian actor Godfrey Gao has died after collapsing during the filming of a reality television show in eastern China. He was 35.
K-pop star Koo Hara left 'pessimistic' note, police say
Life, Published on 27/11/2019
» K-pop singer Koo Hara left a "pessimistic" note, police said on Monday, a day after the former member of top South Korean girl group Kara was found dead.
LGBT activists step up legal bid for marriage equality
Published on 22/11/2019
» Local LGBT activists submitted a legal challenge to the Constitutional Court on Friday in a bid to change laws that limit marriage to between a man and a woman, the latest in a series of attempts to achieve marriage equality in Asia.
K-pop artists cancel Hong Kong shows amid security concerns
Published on 22/11/2019
» K-pop artists have been cancelling their concerts in Hong Kong and fixing Asian tour calendar as the city’s turmoil from anti-Beijing and democracy movement stretches to the sixth month.
Lucky number 8
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 22/11/2019
» Founded in 1738, Jaquet Droz reached its peak in 1788. From the very beginning, the Swiss watchmaker has, some way or another, been associated with the number eight.
Grace and grandeur
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/11/2019
» With his arrival on Wednesday, Pope Francis is interweaving a bridge of love and cordiality during his first visit to Thailand where Buddhists, Christians and Muslims have been living in harmony for centuries.
By God's grace
Life, Arthur Jones Dionio, Published on 20/11/2019
» Catholics in Thailand and Indochina eagerly await the arrival of Pope Francis in what the local church frames as an auspicious visit marking the 50th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Thailand and the Vatican. At least 60,000 people from around the country have confirmed to attend the Mass celebrated by the Pope at National Stadium and the adjacent Chulalongkorn University Stadium. Catholics from neighbouring countries have been asked to limit their numbers as officials fear logistical problems may occur that day.
Thai pride
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 15/11/2019
» Thailand is well-known around the world for a number of things: beautiful beaches, great food and extremely friendly people, to name a few. It's also home to a variety of homegrown talent be it in the entertainment industry or elsewhere. Sure, you can probably name a bunch off the top of your head that people go gaga for right here in the country, but there's also a number of them who are pretty well-known internationally, some of whom you may not be aware of. Either way, these are people who are making their motherland proud and whose works are worthy to be celebrated. From make-up artists to cake designers, here are Thais who are getting recognition locally and internationally for their work.