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Beyond the conflict
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 15/08/2018
» A garden, a public beach, two art spaces -- "Re/Form/Ing Patani" spans four different venues. This decentralised pavilion of the Bangkok Biennial could almost appear as a stand-alone event, owing to its size -- the curators invited 23 Thai and international artists to take part in the project -- and its multiple sites.
Three months of edgy grassroots art
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 06/07/2018
» Bangkok's first-ever Biennial officially kicked off on Sunday night with an evening aerobics session on the Chao Phraya riverside at a popular spot for dwellers and sports lovers beneath the Rama VIII bridge. The choice of location -- anchored in Bangkok residents' daily lives -- and the disruptive event itself -- complete with ceremonial opening remarks and a ribbon-cutting moment -- set the tone (i.e. caustic, critical and edgy) for the many art exhibitions and activities to be held in Bangkok and elsewhere in Thailand in the coming months.
Academics question artefact loan to Iconsiam museum
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 14/08/2016
» Most visitors will view Iconsiam as Bangkok's latest, fanciest shopping complex, but for academics and historians, the glistening project by the Chao Phraya River is mainly a source of worry.
Heed result of referendum, says Somchai
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 05/07/2016
» The referendum and its outcome must be respected, Election Commission member Somchai Srisutthiyakorn has warned, urging all parties to accept the result whether they are satisfied with it or not.
Group seeks referendum bill challenge
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 11/05/2016
» Academics and human rights activists have called for Section 61 of the Referendum Act to be removed, saying it would allow violations of citizens' freedom of expression and instill a climate of fear ahead of the vote.
NACC unveils new cabinet rich list
News, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 14/10/2015
» Finance Minister Apisak Tantivorawong is the richest cabinet member of those sworn in after August's reshuffle, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) revealed Tuesday in a report about the assets and liabilities of the new ministers.