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Singapore’s Taylor Swift grant ‘nowhere as high’ as speculated
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/03/2024
» How much did Singapore pay to be the only regional stop for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour?
Designing a better future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/03/2022
» Due to the rapid pace of Bangkok's urbanisation other neighbouring provinces, including Pathum Thani, have also grown. Two urban design projects focusing on Thanyaburi district in Pathum Thani are included in the exhibition "Transforming Thanyaburi: Creative & Innovative Urban Futures In Pathum Thani" on view at 6060 Arts Space. "Transforming Thanyaburi" was created by Thammasat University students from the Urban Design & Development International Programme (UDDI) at the Faculty of Architecture and Planning.
Sojourn in Siam
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 21/12/2015
» The Siamese Trail Of Ho Chi Minh -- the third book by Bangkok-based writer Teddy Spha Palasthira -- has come out in an interesting time. Not only did Vietnam celebrate the 40th year of the country's reunification earlier this year, but the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is set to become active next month, with a promise to bring the relationships and history of the region into public attention.
Asean on screen
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/08/2015
» When was the last time you saw a Malaysian film? An Indonesian? A Vietnamese? The odds are even lower for a Myanmar or a Bruneian. As the Asean banner is being splashed across the region, with the emphasis on the economic free-flow, the cultural exchange among Southeast Asians remains a glaring deficit. Cinema, perhaps the most accessible form of cultural expression, is no exception.
Hucky Eichelmann's Asean adventure
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/04/2015
» Long-time Bangkok resident and master classical guitarist Hucky Eichelmann's latest adventure, Asean Guitar — Fusion Of South East Asian Music (AMI, Thailand), is a musical journey across the 10 Asean countries. The album's release is timed to coincide with the launch of the Asian Economic Community, which is set to commence later this year.
A cultural crossroads
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 28/01/2015
» In the trailer for the currently running Channel 3 TV series Bang Rajan, the formidable Somchai Kemglad bellowed: "I'll fight with my body and blood for the my fellow Thais, for them to be at peace, whether awake or asleep."
Excellent exposure
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/11/2014
» At first, no one could imagine how a town without a cinema would host a film festival. Movies need screens, but where's the screen? And we're not just talking about any town — it's Luang Prabang, the enchanting Unesco World Heritage site by the Mekong, the town known better for its rapt serenity and majestic temples than for its role as a movie junction.
The harmony of chimes
Life, Tretip Kamolsiri, Published on 21/08/2014
» To welcome the imminent Asean Economic Community (AEC), the Ministry of Culture, the Department of Cultural Promotion and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (BSO) are holding a concert presenting Asean songs.
RMA Institute
Life, Published on 30/07/2014
» 238 Soi Sai Nam Thip 2 Sukhumvit Soi 22 Until Sep 7 Tue-Sun, 9.30am-7pm Call 02-663-0809
Tang Contemporary Art
Life, Published on 16/07/2014
» Silom Galleria (5th floor) 919/3 Silom Soi 19 Until Aug 9 Open Mon-Sat, 11am-7pm Call 02-630-1114