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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.
Stolen 1,000-year-old statues returned to Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/05/2024
» Two ancient bronze statues were returned to Thailand on Monday by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Coppola's Megalopolis leaves Cannes scratching its head
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 20/05/2024
» Every year the Cannes Film Festival has its hottest gig -- a film so breathlessly anticipated and a justification of the festival's raison d'être. This year, that honour belongs to Megalopolis. Or, to be completely faithful according to the plaque flashed up on the screen, Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis: A Fable.
Comedy without borders
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/05/2024
» Comedic maestro Vir Das will be in Bangkok as part of his Mind Fool Tour on Sunday at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha. The evening promises to be full of laughter, wit and profound insights.
Decoding the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/05/2024
» Just as how hieroglyphics on pyramid walls indicate a pictorial writing system in ancient Egypt and how the cuneiform led to the evolution of languages in ancient Middle East, the Ram Khamhaeng Inscription underscores the development of the Thai alphabet during the Sukhothai period. At the National Museum Bangkok, visitors now have a chance to view and learn how to read it.
Tate McRae to perform in Bangkok in November
Life, Published on 29/04/2024
» Multi-platinum pop singer, songwriter and dancer Tate McRae will hit the stage in Bangkok for the first time, at UOB Live, Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road, on Nov 2.
JP Saxe to perform at Lido Connect
Life, Published on 22/04/2024
» Multi-platinum Grammy Award-nominated phenomenon JP Saxe will be flown into the Kingdom to serenade Thai fans with his soulful voice at Lido Connect Hall 3, Rama I Road, on May 25 at 7pm.
Behind bars
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/04/2024
» Re: "Overcrowded prisons need reforming", (Opinion, April 10).
'60-Minute' Lunchtime Face Lift
Published on 10/04/2024
» ‘A LUNCHTIME FACE LIFT FOR TOP CELEBRITIES IN ONLY JUST 60 MINUTES TO ACHIEVE THE AGELESSNESS LIKE THE STARS’ AT NIDA ESTH’ MEDICAL CENTRE
Smarter than you think
Postbag, Published on 31/03/2024
» Re: "The power behind the PM", (AboutPolitics, March 23).