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Fathers and son
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/05/2016
» Braving Hollywood's Goliath releases, like the game-turned-movie Warcraft and Jodie Foster's Money Monster, in cinemas this week is Thailand's David -- a gay drama entitled Fathers starring Asda "Utt" Panichkul, Nat Sakdatorn and Sinjai "Nok" Plengpanich.
Under the curse
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 27/05/2016
» While I can't say much about the first two Warcraft games -- released in the mid-90s -- Warcraft 3 is perhaps one of the most influential video games of the 21st century, giving birth to the MOBA genre of video games and the multi-billion-dollar e-sports industry that followed it. It was also the foundation of perhaps the most successful online game in history, World Of Warcraft, which -- at its peak -- had over 12 million players paying monthly subscriptions to play it. If any video game franchise could break the trend of the horrible video game adaptation films, it should be Warcraft.
'Thrilling' western is mainstream hit of Cannes film festival
AFP, Published on 21/05/2016
» CANNES - Whichever film wins the Palme d'Or at Cannes on Sunday night, there is no mistaking the biggest mainstream hit of the festival.
Cannes rolls out red carpet amid tight security
AFP, Published on 10/05/2016
» CANNES (FRANCE) - Cannes began rolling out the red carpet Tuesday as stars including Kristen Stewart and Blake Lively swept into town for the world's top film festival whose dazzle is being tested by stiff security measures.
Cannes juggles security with not cramping stars
AFP, Published on 08/05/2016
» CANNES (FRANCE) - The Cannes film festival opens this week with the authorities in the French Riviera resort torn between the need for tight security and wrecking the party of a particularly starry year.
Impact of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Business, Published on 29/04/2016
» Thailand's current infrastructure needs are well known to policymakers. The development of urban and inter-city rail links, telecommunication networks and renewable energy projects are some of the areas in need of investment, as identified by government agencies.
Ireland marks centenary of revolt that led to independence
AFP, Published on 27/03/2016
» DUBLIN - Ireland on Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising, a rebellion against British rule that paved the way for independence, with the largest commemorative events in the country's history.
From the valleys to Bangkok
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 25/03/2016
» Ever since the beginning of the year, Bangkok has not been short of world-class musical icons flying in to grace Thai fans, from Madonna to Santana to most recently David Foster. So it's not unusual that the legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones is next to dazzle Thai audiences.
Better together
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/03/2016
» From the nickname of world-renowned producer and songwriter David Foster alone, attendees knew what to expect at the "Hitman David Foster And Friends Asia Tour 2016" that took place on Wednesday at the Impact Arena. Even those paying 10,000 baht for a ticket had to agree that the concert was worth every satang spent. When you had Foster himself, Melanie C (Spice Girls), Natalie Imbruglia, Peter Cetera (Chicago), Richard Marx and newcomer Gerphil Flores taking the stage together, everything else faded in comparison.
David Foster and friends to perform tonight
Life, Published on 16/03/2016
» The wave of 80s and 90s concerts is still going strong -- for the third time in the span of six years, multiple-award-winning producer and composer David Foster is back in Bangkok with a new, world-class group of musically acclaimed stars. His reason for visiting so many times? "The women," he said nonchalantly at the press conference on Monday.