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It's mooncake season
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» The Mid-Autumn Festival is observed annually on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese calendar. This year, it falls on Sept 17. Also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, the occasion is celebrated by millions of people worldwide to express gratitude for family unity, happiness and abundance. It's also an occasion for families to reunite. In celebration of a Chinese festivity that dates back 3,000 years, Life picks some of the best mooncakes from leading hotels around town.
Catch the late Donald Sutherland in these films
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 26/06/2024
» There is more to Donald Sutherland than President Snow. Although the veteran actor who died last week was most recently known for his role in The Hunger Games franchise (2012-2015), Sutherland actually starred in many films and won 24 awards, including an Honorary Oscar in 2018. He also won a Primetime Emmy in 1995 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in the miniseries Citizen X.
Billkin performances worth checking out
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/04/2024
» Thai film How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, or Lahn Mah, exceeded 100 million baht in ticket sales just five days after its release. As of now, the film (currently in cinemas) has raked in a total box office revenue of over 250 million baht.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year through pictures
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 10/02/2021
» Chinese New Year celebrations in Thailand will be different this year. With a new surge in Covid-19 cases coupled with the year-long pandemic, many festive events have been cancelled to curb the spread of the virus. Therefore, it is no surprise that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration decided to cancel the Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown this year.
Colombia in the frame
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/10/2020
» In a time when the Covid-19 pandemic is still preventing people from travelling overseas, Thais can get a glimpse of Colombia through a photo exhibition titled "Colombia In 25 Photographs", which is now on view at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) until Nov 1. The exhibition is hosted by the Embassy of Colombia in Thailand.
Entertainment to cool us down
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/05/2020
» Thailand's scorching summer weather is upon all of us. In some provinces, especially in the northern region, the temperature reached 47C according to the weather forecast from the Thai Meteorological Department.
Birthday renderings of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/11/2019
» His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great's birthday anniversary on Dec 5 is approaching. In remembrance of the late father of the nation, whose life was dedicated to improving the livelihood of all Thais, artworks depicting the late king and royal family will be put on display in an exhibition titled "Unforgettable" at Sombat Permpoon Gallery from Dec 2 until Jan 31.
Detective Conan on the case with new cafe
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/07/2019
» Following the success of Bangkok's first Detective Conan Cafe that opened at Siam Center last year, the world's beloved high school detective returns again this year as an inspiration for the second Detective Conan Cafe, which will serve its delicacies from Aug 1 until Sept 15 at the same venue.
Fermented fad
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 22/01/2019
» Forget low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets, gluten-free foods and all things detox. These are diet bygones compared to a slightly-sparkling, gold-coloured fermented drink called kombucha that is now all the rage. They say Madonna drinks it, so does Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan and Gwyneth Paltrow. Even testosterone-fuelled Jake Gyllenhaal and Orlando Bloom were seen clutching a bottle.
Addressing children's issues through street art
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/11/2018
» To mark its 70th anniversary, and as part of its effort to underline issues facing children, Unicef Thailand recently launched the "Art For The Future" campaign to urge influencers, youth networks and the public to join forces in creating better changes for the young ones.