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The art of imperfection
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/06/2025
» When Varagun "Andy" Chongthanapipat, better known as Mr. Kreme, designed the character Mushkin for production as an art toy, he discovered that the final version looked different from his original design. Surprisingly, that distorted edition of Mushkin sold out. That made Varagun question if collectors prefer the distorted edition or the original?
Monsters and memes: Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave
AFP, Published on 20/06/2025
» SHANGHAI - Small, fuzzy and baring sharp teeth, Chinese toymaker Pop Mart's Labubu monster dolls have taken over the world, drawing excited crowds at international stores and adorning the handbags of celebrities such as Rihanna and Cher.
Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.
Red Velvet's Irene & Seulgi set to perform in Bangkok
Life, Published on 16/06/2025
» SM True invites K-pop fans to discover Irene & Seulgi of Red Velvet. The duo is set to change K-pop enthusiasts' perspectives of breaking limits and bring about an even brighter shine in their very first full-scale concert in Thailand titled "Irene & Seulgi Concert Tour [Balance] In Bangkok" on July 19 at Paragon Hall.
Labubu doll fetches $150,000 at auction as demand rages
Reuters, Published on 11/06/2025
» BEIJING — A human-sized Labubu doll fetched a whopping 1.08 million yuan (US$150,000) at an auction in Beijing, in a testament to the popularity of the collectible toy flaunted by celebrities.
The world of giants
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/06/2025
» If you were in a world with gigantic man-eating monsters, would you fight with them or try to hide from them? This is the story of Attack On Titan, a Japanese manga series, which was published between 2009 to 2021 and created by Hajime Isayama. Attack On Titan tells a story of people who live in cities surrounded by immense walls which protect them from Titans -- gigantic man-eating monsters.
Trump sends military force to LA over immigration protests
AFP, Published on 08/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - National Guard troops began arriving in Los Angeles early Sunday after being ordered there by US President Donald Trump, a rare deployment against the state governor's wishes after sometimes violent protests against immigration enforcement raids.
Trump deploys National Guard over LA immigration protests
AFP, Published on 08/06/2025
» LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump deployed 2,000 troops on Saturday to handle escalating protests against immigration enforcement raids in the Los Angeles area, a move the state's governor termed "purposefully inflammatory".
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 6-12
Guru, Published on 06/06/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
The art of the kill
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Final Destination franchise has always relished in turning the ordinary into the extraordinarily lethal -- delivering a pulse-pounding cocktail of suspense, chaos and inevitable death. Now, over a decade after the last instalment, the series is back on the big screen with Final Destination: Bloodlines, a visceral, terrifying reinvention that digs deeper into emotional stakes while doubling down on its signature Rube Goldberg-style carnage.