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A glimpse into an ageing society
Life, Published on 11/09/2023
» According to the Department of Provincial Administration, in 2022, almost 19% of Thailand's population of 66,090,475 were aged 60 or over -- officially elderly people. This data does not include the elderly not counted in the census, which could raise the percentage to as high as 20%. Bangkok's percentage of elderly people is 21.48%, Chiang Mai's 21.14%, and Nonthaburi's 20.14%. These figures suggest that Thailand is on the verge of becoming a super-aged society.
Art reveals effects of an ageing world
Life, Published on 04/09/2023
» Issues related to an ageing society are portrayed through art during "Blowing Up The Tale of Ageing Society" which is running at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 9th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, until Nov 26.
Catching up with Bill and Frank
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/02/2023
» After only a couple of aired episodes, HBO's latest post-apocalyptic drama thriller series The Last Of Us has already been called one of the best TV shows ever made. Indeed, the recently aired third episode brought the popularity of the show to a whole new level. Sure, it may be hard to fully judge a series without watching all of it, but according to IMDB, The Last Of Us is currently rated as the best TV show of all-time according to user scores. As for figures, the series has garnered 6.4 million viewers in total and ranks above previous smash hit shows like Breaking Bad and Game Of Thrones.
Ranked: 12 best Asian films of 2022, with trailers
South China Morning Post, Published on 22/12/2022
» Tom Cruise and James Cameron may be vying for global box office dominance this year, but there has been no shortage of films emerging from Asia to delight, inspire and provoke audiences around the world.
Time for Asean films to shine
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/12/2021
» The pandemic notwithstanding, it has been a stimulating year for Southeast Asian cinema. Reflective, heartfelt and oddball new titles from Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have won major prizes or become critical favourites at international film festivals throughout 2021. Now, many of these films are coming to the big screen in Thailand as the Bangkok Asean Film Festival 2021 (BAFF) is set to open tonight.
Creative solutions to unique problems
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/05/2021
» Despite the third wave of the pandemic hitting Thailand hard, Bangkok Design Week 2021 (BKKDW) has returned with the theme of "Resurgence Of Possibilities".
Three Japanese artists
Life, Published on 26/11/2019
» Three Japanese artists will showcase their works related to the Sea of Japan during "The Narrative Of The Shore" at Case Space Revolution from tomorrow Nov 27 until Dec 29.
An enduring love story
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 16/08/2019
» A relationship is never complete without a cat.
Young at heart
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 23/04/2018
» On some afternoons, Thep Kengvinit would walk to Central Pinklao, sit down at an electric piano in an electronics store, and play random songs from the 1960s. "I walk because it helps loosen my joints," said the 74-year-old grandfather, "and I play because it's relaxing".
MU Choir wins major international award
Life, Pontakorn Urapeepatanapong, Published on 27/07/2017
» One year after striking gold in both Lithuania and Poland, the Mahidol University Choir took home first prize once again at Germany's Harmonie Festival and, more recently, the Czech Republic's Festival of Song 2017. By winning the Grand Prix, they set a precedent by becoming the first Thai choral group to win a major prize at the international level of competition. Additionally, the MU Choir also won a Gold Diploma in Sacred Music and a Gold Medal in Mixed Youth Choir.