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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Circoloco returns to Southeast Asia for two blockbuster events
Life, Published on 01/12/2022
» Iconic Ibiza brand Circoloco makes a comeback to Southeast Asia and will rock the beautiful beach of Phangnga from Jan 14-21.
Exploring 'Inner Space'
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/06/2022
» When Narot Keereetaweep returned from scuba diving to his accommodation in the Maldives, he noticed a 2m-long nurse shark behind another ship. As an amateur underwater photographer, Narot did not hesitate to take photos of the creature.
The power of images
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/04/2022
» A herd of cows comes across an unlikely object -- a red and white director's chair -- on the Trans-Canada Highway in rural Saskatchewan. On the other side of the world, their friends wander on a rubber plantation on the outskirts of Trang. As the cows walk towards the object, a father and son from Canada capture the moment.
Masks to make you proud
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2020
» Not everyone can do what they love for a living, but textile designer and watercolourist Fuanglada Verdillon can make a living from her passion for watercolour, art, fashion and textile together. Founder of JanFive Studio, she has created fine art on textile products such as masks, purses and bow knots inspired by traditional Asian, Arabic and European art as well as her interests in reading and travelling.
A note on Thailand Biennale
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 02/01/2019
» One recent morning at Nopphrat Thara beach, the high tide flooded the lower part of a strange, interwoven structure. Rising from the blue water of the bay, it looked like an island, a new, unmapped island of Krabi visible from this popular spot where tourists visit and board tour boats to outlying islands.
Thai arts and crafts on show in Paragon
Life, Published on 02/08/2018
» Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Centre will present a number of craft masterpieces as well as 1,000 artworks in an exhibition that will kick off on Saturday and run until Aug 12 at the Lifestyle Hall, 2nd floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I.
Paradise lost
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 22/04/2015
» In his weekly television address last Friday, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha reaffirmed what many had feared: the government is committed to developing Pak Bara Deep Sea Port in Satun province, despite concerns about environmental impact and local livelihoods. The port will handle cargo and oil deliveries from the Indian Ocean.
Gate Crasher
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 07/03/2014
» Welcome to Guru’s Gate Crasher, your ultimate guide to finding something fresh to do in this big city.
Poetic list for SEA Write
Life, Published on 01/07/2013
» From 101 entries in all, Southeast Asia's most prestigious literary prize has announced a longlist of 18 Thai poetry books that will compete for this year's SEA Write Award.