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Bigger and better
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/03/2024
» Thailand is buzzing with anticipation as it gears up for the 52nd National Book Fair and the 22nd Bangkok International Book Fair, scheduled to begin tomorrow at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Running until April 8, the fair promises an array of literary treasures, with over one million books sprawled across an expansive exhibition area exceeding 20,000m².
Remembering Akira Toriyama
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/03/2024
» Last Sunday marked a sombre day for manga enthusiasts as news spread of the passing of Japanese icon Akira Toriyama (1955-2024). An official statement from his company, Bird Studio, said that the creator of Dragon Ball had passed away on March 1 at the age of 68 due to a sudden and tragic blood clot in the brain. Toriyama's demise came as a shock to many given his active involvement in numerous creative projects and his evident enthusiasm for his craft.
A literary star
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/12/2023
» In the realm of contemporary Southeast Asian literature, Narisapongse Rakwattananont is a luminary figure, capturing this year's prestigious SEA Write Award with his compelling collection of short stories Family Comes First.
Groove to the beat at HolaShaka festival
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/04/2023
» On April 29, celebrate summer by joining in for some more fun at HolaShaka 2023, a new event that brings water sports and a music festival in one place in the centre of Muang Thong Thani. Enjoy shows from local and international artists, including headliners indie reggae band Sticky Fingers from Australia.
Building good reading habits
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/03/2023
» Following the success of last year's event, the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT) have brought the 51st edition of the National Book Fair back to Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from tomorrow until April 9, with extended hours until midnight on the first three days.
Get ready for some girl group mania
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/06/2021
» Girl group fans, get ready to be dazzled as "AKB48 Group Asia Festival 2021" is making a virtual return on June 27. Led by Japanese girl group AKB48, the festival will bring together a total of 145 participating members from all its sister groups (JKT48, BNK48, MNL48, AKB48 Team SH, SGO48, AKB48 Team TP and CGM48), who will perform at various venues across Asia. This hybrid event, which combines virtual and offline elements, will utilise XR technology to create an engaging and memorable experience for fans.
The golden age of documentaries
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/09/2020
» Earlier this year, we got to see BNK48: One Take, an emotional rollercoaster documentary by director Manatsanun Panlertwongskul, which follows members of the famous Thai idol girl group and showcases their ups and downs. The film was released by Netflix as the first original Thai documentary back in June.
Mykita sees a trendless future
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/11/2019
» After 10 years of availability at different selected retail shops, Mykita, the high-end eyewear brand from Germany, solidified its expansion into Thailand. The eyewear label recently celebrated the opening of its first flagship store in Southeast Asia, located at Sindhorn Village, central Bangkok, offering a variety of its unique sunglasses and daring frame creations.
Book your place
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/11/2019
» Celebrated local and international authors will be in Bangkok for a series of talks, panel discussions and poetry readings as part of the Neilson Hays Bangkok Literature Festival, held to mark the 150th anniversary of Neilson Hays Library on Nov 16 and 17.
Bringing down the house
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/09/2019
» The Japanese House may not have anything to do with Japan. But she's definitely big there.