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A spotlight on the North
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/12/2023
» Even though winter winds arrived later than normal this year, Chiang Mai Design Week is on schedule and running for its ninth edition until Sunday, encouraging both local residents and tourists to discover the ancient capital of the Lanna kingdom through 200 intriguing programmes.
Focus on low-carbon tourism
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/09/2022
» This month, Thailand launched long-term resident visas, allowing affluent and high-income foreigners to stay in the country for up to 10 years to boost the economy and tourism. Approximately 400 people filed for the visa in the first 12 days, indicating considerable demand.
Lighting up our spirits
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 31/03/2022
» When the night falls, the neighbourhoods of Charoen Krung, Talad Noi and Soi Nana in Yaowarat are once again flooded with young visitors snapping selfies. Until Sunday, ancient buildings and ethnic communities along the banks of the Chao Phraya River are being lit up to provide cheerful sentiment as Awakening Bangkok returns to the City of Angels for its fourth edition.
Reimagining a better tomorrow
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/06/2021
» Despite the rough start to its fourth edition, Bangkok Design Week 2021 managed to rearrange its schedule last month by offering several online talks which allowed visitors to participate from home and drew 100,000 visitors to its site.
Laughter a tonic for success
News, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 22/03/2021
» Despite a drastic decline in print media consumption, 31-year-old executive Pimpicha Utsahajit has managed to enlarge the Kai Hua Ror cartoon universe from paper to various online platforms. This has provided a great opportunity to expand the reader base during the digital era.
Light up your life at 'Awakening Bangkok 2020'
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/12/2020
» Located between the Creative District of Charoen Krung to Talad Noi, "Awakening Bangkok 2020" gets underway today and showcases 36 light installations by 25 selected artists to bring back Bangkok's cheerful spirit.
Embrace the light
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 16/11/2020
» With human activities causing global warming and climate change, the Solar Land exhibition has turned the Gallery Room and Rooftop Garden of Thailand Creative and Design Center into a fun scientific playground, where visitors can learn how to generate electricity at home or in daily life to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels.
Seeking sanctuary
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/11/2020
» While the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the schedule of several art events around the world and Thailand is facing a political dilemma, the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) returns to the City of Angels for its second edition, aiming to light a candle for hope and invigorate the Thai art scene during these tough times.
'Stronger together'
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2020
» Due to Covid-19 impacting Thailand's economy and people's mental health for several months, a project titled "Ratchaprasong Stronger Together: Arts From The Heart" -- Stronger Together in short -- is turning several BTS skywalks into an open gallery to showcase a series of nine striking artworks that synchronise with over 70 soothing songs to lift the community's spirits.
Beyond the malls
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/09/2020
» Although their neighbourhood may be known for its malls and cheap wares, local galleries, art centres and community members are joining forces to weave a bridge of art and culture through the Pathumwan Art Routes Project (PARs), aiming to spur the economy after foreign tourists have dwindled amid a pandemic.