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K-pop group BTS's agent apologises for A-bomb shirt
Published on 14/11/2018
» TOKYO: A talent agency that handles K-pop group BTS on Tuesday apologised over one of its members wearing an offensive T-shirt depicting an atomic bomb exploding over Japan and others wearing hats with the Nazi guard insignia.
Guru's Weekly Pick: Jan 19-25
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 19/01/2018
» Every week, we sift through tonnes of activities, shows, art exhibitions and things to do. Here is our especially curated list of what's hot this week in Bangkok and beyond. Enjoy!
Japanese art in the city
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/01/2018
» An extraordinary display of ancient artefacts from Japan, including many items deemed national cultural heritage, is taking place at the National Museum Bangkok. From pre-Christ earthenware to classical fabric, from Buddhism to samurai, "The History Of Japanese Art: Life And Faith" manifests the grandeur and depth of history, and welcomes visitors until Feb 18.
Japanese film 'Your Name' takes Asia by storm
Kyodo News, Published on 17/11/2016
» Having taken Japan by storm, the animated film <i>Your Name</i> continued on its soaring popularity to top the box offices in both Hong Kong and Thailand over the past weekend, the film's distributor Toho Co said on Wednesday.
At first sight
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/01/2016
» Briton Graeme Heckels, 37, is the group director of finance at Minor Hotel Group who also has a passion for travel and street photography. "Start", Heckel's first exhibition, will be held at Ink & Lion Cafe on Ekamai Soi 2, from Feb 5-Mar 15. With only one year of in-the-field experience, Heckels took home Silver and Bronze recognition in Better Photography's Photograph of the Year 2015 competition and was shortlisted in the "People" category of B+W Magazine's Black & White Photographer of the Year awards. Here, he speaks with Guru about his work, which you can view online at www.heckels.photography, fb.com/heckels.photography or IG: @heckels.photography.
The ghost of pop culture future
Life, Pimrapee Thungkasemvathana, Published on 08/08/2014
» Last month, Thai fans had their first Comic Con experience, when BEC Tero and TrueVisions hosted the Bangkok Comic Con at Paragon Hall, an event local devotees of all things pop culture welcomed with delight.
The new Siam
Guru, Published on 18/07/2014
» During the political drama and mayhem earlier this year, we noticed that packs of thigh-high-skirt-wearing college girls and guys with too-cool-for-school haircuts had somehow migrated from Siam to other areas of the city. Now that “peace” has been restored (along with the awfully catchy patriotic song), Siam Square is back in better shape than ever with a brand new shopping mall and new hangout spots that have opened within the last six months. Get your folding fans out and layer on your SPF 50+ creams as we show you how to spend a day on the air-con-less side of Siam.
The best of Pantip 2013
Life, Published on 30/12/2013
» Pantip, the popular Thai website, has compiled its top 10 forums of 2013. Pantip is an online reflection of Thai interests - serious, useful or frivolous - and contains everything from travel journals to short stories to directions on how to clean rust off a sink.
Skin Deep?
Guru, Published on 26/07/2013
» In Thailand, the topic of physical beauty - whether yours, ours or a stranger's - has become a huge part of our culture. Like a personal bowel movement, appearance is a casual topic that can be brought up in any conversation. After all, friends and acquaintances comment on weight or skin colour often immediately after a sawasdee.
Product of the Environment
Life, Published on 03/12/2012
» Some of Asia's top designers picked each other's brains about form, function and the environment when they gathered in Bangkok recently.