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Stories from quarantine
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 11/06/2020
» When the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in a lockdown that put many industries on hold, a group of filmmakers and actors from Nadao Bangkok banded together to make a series of short films from their home. The process is done almost entirely online, with no physical meeting between the cast and crew.
Castles in the sky
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 21/02/2020
» From Parasite's historic triumph at the Oscars earlier this month to the hype generated by the romantic drama Crash Landing On You which just wrapped last week, it's undeniable the influence South Korean content is having on our big and small screens.
A reason for leave
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/01/2020
» As the PM2.5 smog crisis continues to rage, it's a good idea to avoid the outdoors during this period. Stay indoors, turn on your air purifier, kick back and relax if you can. We're almost near the weekend anyway. If you still need more reasons to convince yourself to stay in, Netflix has a great selection of binge-worthy films and series. Get ready for the Oscars with Marriage Story, The Irishman and The Two Popes. Laugh out loud with Sex Education Season 2. Swoon with Crash Landing On You.
Rainbow-supplied energy
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 09/12/2019
» A child riding on a buffalo painted in rainbow colours. A man in saffron robes wearing make-up. Painted faces. Naked bodies. Unheard voices. "Spectrosynthesis II – Exposure Of Tolerance: LGBTQ In Southeast Asia" is an art exhibition that takes its viewers on an exploration of the gender spectrum and the levels of acceptance (and unacceptance) within the societal context of this region.
The lost signal
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/11/2019
» After bingeing on several international stories on Netflix, Thai audiences are finally getting a taste of home in a new original series The Stranded, which is released today on the streaming platform in 190 countries. It is the first Thai original series to be launched on Netflix.
Start a new chapter at the 47th Book Fair
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/03/2019
» Time to get more shelf space as the 47th National Book Fair and Bangkok International Book Fair 2019 begins on Thursday. Splurge on good deals at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from now until April 7. The book fair has always been popular for its staggering amount of titles and publishers that always fill the halls. From lesser-known independent publishers to big names, visitors can experience the vast literary landscape of Thailand right in one place.
In the closet -- or not
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 27/08/2015
» Actress Kristen Stewart's refusal to confirm her sexuality, and a round-up of other worldwide LGBT news this month
The horror comes alive
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/10/2014
» Sentosa is getting a taste of horror. The Singaporean amusement park has contracted a case of fear inspired by Thai ghost stories, and for a second year in a row, the Sentosa Spooktacular is ready for Halloween with haunted twins, dark graveyards and brain-tingling visuals.
Udon Thani gig with a serious purpose
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/06/2014
» ‘We will, we will rock you!”