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Worth the wait
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/08/2022
» 'Wow! There are a lot of foreigners here. Is there a concert here tonight?" a taxi driver asked while dropping me off in front of the Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani last Wednesday. "Billie who? Never heard of them. Are they popular?" Of course, there are some people who have never heard of Billie Eilish before. But definitely not the thousands of people gathered at the arena. In fact, most have been waiting more than three years to see this actual concert.
Seeing silver linings
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/07/2022
» When the 11th White Elephant Art Award announced its theme "Endless Giving", people in Thailand were facing a difficult time due to lockdown measures to control the spread of Covid-19. Artist Ananyot Jannual said it was so difficult to think about "endless giving" at that time because almost everyone was encountering difficulties of some sort due to the healthcare crisis. However, he came up with Palung Haeng Dok Tantawan (The Power Of The Sunflowers) and won first prize for his powerful oil and acrylic painting.
Bangkok air guitar contestants rock for peace
Published on 19/06/2022
» What happens when Donald Trump, a Bangkok moto-taxi driver and a Squid Games contestant take the stage in a Bangkok bar late on a Saturday night? It can only mean one thing: an air guitar battle for peace.
Evolving traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/08/2021
» A chubby lady in a colourful traditional Thai costume holding one hand up in a gesture of invitation sits next to a dark blue spirit house on the 5th floor of Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC).
Forging his own path
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/06/2021
» When Ethiopian music maestro Hailu Mergia toured the US with the Ethio jazz and funk Walias Band in the early 1980s, he had no idea he would become a taxi driver in his adopted country.
Unlocking the artist within
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/01/2021
» Growing up in an impoverished neighbourhood could have had a negative impact on photographer Phichai "Eak" Keawvichit, who once worked as a motorcycle taxi driver. However, instead of getting into any trouble or being led the wrong way, young Phichai preferred to spend time in his room or play with his siblings in the house.
'Batman' filming halted after Pattinson gets Covid-19
AFP, Published on 04/09/2020
» LOS ANGELES: Filming in Britain for the latest Batman movie has been halted after its star Robert Pattinson reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus, just days after shooting had resumed.
Noir 'The Batman' footage thrills fans at DC virtual event
AFP, Published on 23/08/2020
» LOS ANGELES - Robert Pattinson showcased "The Batman" footage and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson hyped up his new anti-hero movie "Black Adam" as Hollywood A-listers and their comic-book alter-egos hosted a sprawling online event Saturday.
Ranging wide across human experience
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/12/2019
» What does a filmmaker wants from his audience? For Kittiphak Thong-uam, who directs the new comedy Tootsies And The Fake, it's laughter.
Mysterious voices
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/11/2019
» With the premiere of The Irishman, the highly anticipated gangster epic that begins streaming today, Netflix has planned to reach an even wider audience by adding a Thai-dubbed version, which the streaming giant believes will attract more viewers here.