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When you're free to move about the country
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 07/05/2020
» It's going to be a while before we find out whether or not the easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, the mass scrambles for alcoholic beverages, and the exodus over the recent long weekend will reverse the trend of the pandemic control in Thailand that seems to be going well. Let's hope they won't. At the same time, let's not forget that in many parts of this small world, the Covid-19 situation is still not getting any better.
Healing harmonies
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/04/2020
» Music can serve so much more than just entertainment to listeners. Music alone can affect emotions, it can be used as a medium to heal, encourage, allow people to share a message or bring awareness, where others can possibly connect with. The Covid-19 outbreak has inspired many local artists to create songs that aim to promote awareness of the virus, support and have empathy for the country's medical workers, and ease tensions through a historically stressful time.
Upping the K-content ante
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/04/2020
» Those who can't get enough of binge-watching movies and series on Netflix, especially fans of K-drama, should be delighted to know that the global streaming giant is planning to expand its involvement in the Korean film and TV industries in 2020 by greenlighting several new shows, including high-profile drama thriller Extracurricular, coming to your screen on April 29.
When others turn away
Life, Father Joe Maier, Published on 06/04/2020
» Temple kitchens are always off to the side, unnoticed unless you are part of the kitchen staff -- those devoted ladies who cook and clean for every ceremonial meal. Auntie Grannie is one of the selfless. Not surprisingly, she is also someone who will always stand by your side when others turn away.
Cartoon universe prospers beyond print
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/03/2020
» While traditional media struggles to survive digital disruption, Thailand's much-loved comic Kai Hua Ror (Laughter For Sale) is still providing amusement for Thai families as it expands to multiple platforms.
Faith is stronger than virus in Mae Hong Son
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 17/03/2020
» As faith is stronger than coronavirus fears, the mass novice ordination ceremony known as Poi Sang Long will continue as usual this year in Mae Hong Son, despite social anxiety over the Covid-19 outbreak.
Kim Jae Hwan crash lands in Bangkok
Life, Published on 10/03/2020
» Among the members of the temporary group Wanna One, Kim Jae Hwan has appeared on Bangkok stage most often, winning the hearts of many Thai fans with his great quality singing and fantastic showmanship skills.
Love that dare not speak its name
Life, Published on 20/02/2020
» Last month, Opera Siam presented the world premiere of Helena Citronova, a bold new opera written and directed by celebrated Thai composer Somtow Sucharitkul at Thailand Cultural Centre.
The sounds of 2019
Life, Published on 30/12/2019
» It's been an eventful year for live music in Thailand, with regard to domestic and international acts. Alongside the big names that came to town, we also got to see a variety of exciting alternative artists as well. Much of this is thanks to the rapid growth of independent concert promoters.
Love Wins
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/12/2019
» Vipoo Srivilasa's exhibition in Thailand after a four-year hiatus is the "The Marriage Of Sang Thong" and follows his crowd-pleasing "Red-eared Slider" exhibition at Subhashok The Arts Centre in 2016. The exhibition touches on the subject of same-sex marriage, which is meticulously portrayed using the classic Thai story of Sang Thong.