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Thailand in Pop Culture
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» Before the words "soft power" entered the Thai zeitgeist, you may not have been aware that Thailand received plenty of love in the world of pop culture, globally. Here are a few of the most memorable ones from films, video games, music videos and more.
Bangkok Screening Room celebrates Fargo's 25th anniversary
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/01/2021
» Silom's niche indie cinema Bangkok Screening Room is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Fargo, the Oscar-winning American true crime classic from the award-winning Coen brothers, with special screenings from today and until Feb 7, in English with Thai subtitles.
Pride fills the silver screen
Life, Published on 25/06/2020
» To mark Pride month, Bangkok Screening Room in collaboration with Documentary Club is holding the "Pride Film Weekend 2020" featuring a screening of four movies on June 27-28.
The florality of man
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 28/02/2020
» Fuanglada Verdillon is a Thai artist who founded Janfive Studio, which has released a number of simple yet gorgeously patterned artwork and a collection of accessories, as well.
Open city spaces
Guru, Kankanok Wichiantanon, Published on 24/01/2020
» The City Lab Silom project is an experimental campaign in collaboration between Chulalongkorn University's Urban and Regional Planning Department, the Healthy Space Forum, Thai Health Promotion Foundation and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
Epicurean expedition
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/06/2018
» Running parallel to the Chao Phraya River, Charoen Krung is commonly known as one of Bangkok's oldest thoroughfares -- the first to be built according to modern engineering.
Exotic eats, and where to find them
Guru, Chris Raufeisen, Published on 28/07/2017
» At the heart of every culture is food. The smells, tastes and textures are deeply rooted in the chronology of our heritage. Living in Bangkok, we are fortunate to be a home for countless cultures, cuisines and kitchens. How far off the grid can you go to satisfy your culinary curiosities? This week, Guru took a look at some pretty far out places. Here are some exotic eats, and where to find them!
A recipe for harmony on the streets of Bangkok
B Magazine, Suthon Sukphisit, Published on 28/05/2017
» When the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced its decision to clear vendors from the city's streets, they didn't present a clear-cut plan for the procedure. Many wondered where the vendors would be moved to. Others asked if sellers would quit their livelihoods altogether and find a different job once and for all.
The Concept Of Self: On Power, Identity And Labels
Life, Published on 17/05/2017
» A group exhibition featuring nine artists from Thailand and Indonesia, "The Concept Of Self: On Power, Identity And Labels" is a dissection of contemporary cultures and how they mould and alter individual lives, gender, social power, and the ideologies of class structures.
What's trending and happening this week.
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/05/2017
» 1. As video streaming services go all out in their marketing campaigns to spread the word, one service has seemed to completely gone off the radar. Amazon Prime Video has launched in Thailand (since December actually), with subscriptions starting at US$2.99 (105 baht) for the first six months and US$5.99 (210 baht) thereafter. Although not offering as many movies and series in the US, the big draw to subscribing would be its original series The Grand Tour, hosted by ex-Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond. Amazon Prime Video is available on both iOS and Android platforms.