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The gift of literature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/09/2025
» Hailing from a rural village, Hin Pa toils back-breaking hours until he runs into his childhood friend, Bak Berd, who makes a living as a parasailor in Phuket. Spurred by his invitation, Hin Pa relocates to the island for better opportunities. In a memorable scene, a traveller hands him a book midair. Who would foresee that it inspires him to read more, venture into painting and cycle around the world?
An intimate look at timeless masterpieces
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/09/2020
» It is a rare opportunity for art enthusiasts to view exquisite artworks from five departed Thai masters in one location.
Mid-career recognition
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 29/08/2018
» Respect is earned, although in Thailand respect often comes with age. To motivate artists on the rise, the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, Ministry of Culture, initiated the title Silpathorn Artist in 2003 to honour mid-career artists — those who've contributed to their respective fields for a number of years but still not 'masters'. The Silpathorn Award focuses on contemporary disciplines — fashion, architecture, literature, music, film, performing art and visual art — and recipients, who are between 30 to 50, represent the youthful, progressive energy in the Thai creative scene. An exhibition showing their bodies of work, from design sketches to a film screening, is ongoing at Ratchadamnoen Contemporary Art Center until Sept 9.
How two young reporters shook Myanmar
Reuters, Published on 09/08/2018
» YANGON: Late in the afternoon of Dec 12 last year, Wa Lone's cell phone rang. It was a man named Naing Lin, a lance corporal in Myanmar's 8th Security Police Battalion.
Jidanan's short stories win SEA Write prize
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/12/2017
» Jidanan Luengpiangsamut has won the SEA Write Award for a collection of short stories, the second woman in 10 years to be honoured with Southeast Asia's prestigious literary prize.
Film director Piak Poster awarded National Artist
Online Reporters, Published on 24/12/2015
» Somboonsuk Niyomsiri, aka Piak Poster, the movie poster artist turned film director, has been named a National Artist in the Culture Ministry’s artist awards for 2015.
Unknown author takes out prestigious SEA Write Award
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 23/10/2015
» First-time published writer, Veeraporn Nitiprapha, has won the SEA Write Award for her first book, Saiduan Tabod Nai Khaowongkot (A Blind Earthworm in a Labyrinth).
Wrapping things up
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 23/10/2015
» Gift-wrapping can make a big difference to your present, sort of like how clothes can affect your personality. While we're at that simile, putting a nice card on your present would be like adding cool accessories to your look. And we know that looks are (almost) everything these days.
SEA Write award goes to new novelist Veeraporn
Online Reporters, Published on 22/10/2015
» The SEA Write Award 2015 has been won by the novel Saiduan Ta Bod Nai Khaowongkot (A Blind Earthworm In A Labyrinth) by writer Veeraporn Nitiprapha.