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The secret new Thai-French relations
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 21/11/2023
» The photos at the Elysee Palace in Paris said it all. French President Emmanuel Macron posing with Somdet Phra Maha Theerajarn -- the abbot of Wat Pho -- their hands firmly clasped, not only manifested the affinity between Thailand and France, but also their leaders and people, as well as their spiritual inspiration.
Macron supports Wat Pho Paris
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2023
» PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron said he supports the establishment of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram in Paris.
Get your palates (and wallets) ready for these places in 2023
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/12/2022
» As we inch closer to 2023, let's focus on the food and beverages in store for next year.
Guru's Weekly Buzz for Oct 21 to 27
Guru, Published on 21/10/2022
» Our pick of the most exciting products, activities, art exhibitions, shows, food and hotel deals.
BAB in Brief
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2020
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 is in full swing, showcasing more than 200 artworks by 82 artists at 10 venues until Jan 31, 2021. River City Bangkok was the last to be added as the tenth venue. If you don't know where to begin, allow me to present a cheatsheet to help you discover pieces that you shouldn't miss from BAB.
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.
There are better ways to realise riverside dream
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 07/12/2019
» If the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has its way, the capital city will soon have its own riverside promenade like many other metropolitan cities. Except that the Bangkok version is riddled with controversy.
Dramatic love for heritage
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/03/2018
» Ketsurang, a plump archaeologist, inadvertently travels back in time from the present day to the reign of the Ayutthaya Kingdom's King Narai the Great (1656-1688) over 300 years ago. Her soul resides in the body of a gorgeous yet mean woman, Karaket, whose soul left her body for hell due to her severe sins. While in the Ayutthaya Kingdom, she is mesmerised by the traditional way of life and the stunning beauty of palaces, temples, rivers, markets and forts. The novel-turned-TV series Bupphesanniwat (Love Destiny) is very popular nationwide and tens of thousands fans flock to Ayutthaya to visit the ancient sites.
Of men and monumentalism
Life, Chomwan Weeraworawit, Published on 13/12/2017
» Last month, the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB 2018) announced the first 15 of 70 artists participating in the event slated for late next year. As reported earlier, the list includes some of the art world's biggest names such as Marina Abramovic, Huang Yong Ping, Yoshitomo Nara, Elmgreen and Dragset, and Choi Jeong Hwa, as well as Thai and Southeast Asian artists.
In the heart of the city
Life, Published on 22/11/2017
» It's often said that the success of an art biennale, which, by definition, makes selections and therefore excludes, can also be found in the success of the "off", which utilises and gathers the energy of those not selected. Last Friday Apinan Poshyananda, chief executive and artistic director of the Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB 2018), announced the first 15 artists -- of more than 70 planned -- who will participate in the citywide show, whose venues include historic temples and modern galleries.