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Social issues in the spotlight
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/12/2020
» As the end of 2020 nears, one can confidently say that Covid-19 has probably had the biggest impact on exacerbating social issues in the country.
Thai, Japanese artists explore five senses in their cities
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 03/11/2020
» Bangkok International Performing Arts Meeting (Bipam), in collaboration with Festival/Tokyo (F/T) is staging a unique exhibition as part of "The City & The City 2020 Edition: Divided Senses", which runs from Thursday to Nov 14 at The Jam Factory.
A cure for policing ills
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/07/2020
» When footage of George Floyd's arrest first surfaced on the internet, many around the world, including Pol Lt Col Krisanaphong Poothakool and Pol Lt Col Peabprom Mekhiyanont, watched in horror as Derek Chauvin, a 19-year police veteran, attempted to arrest the man on suspicion of using counterfeit notes by pinning him to the ground and kneeling on the back of his neck despite Floyd's pleas that he could not breathe.
Grand designs for 2020
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/01/2020
» Bangkok Design Week returns for its third instalment from Feb 1 to 9 at Charoen Krung-Talad Noi, Samyan, Ari-Pradipat and Thong Lor-Ekamai. The 2020 edition offers a range of entertainment activities for family and friends.
The ugly world of the pretties
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 12/11/2019
» Rachadech "Nam Oun" Wongtabutr, a male product presenter or "pretty boy", became one of the most loathed people in Thai society the day news channels aired security camera footage from his condominium of him dragging the unconscious body of "pretty girl" Thitima "Lunlabelle" Noraphanpiphat into the lobby of his building.
Old master, new view
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/09/2019
» The great Italian Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci died in France 500 years ago at the age of 67. Yet masterpieces created by the world-renowned art maestro continue to have a mesmerising hold over art lovers of all ages and nationalities.
Into the light
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/05/2019
» After struggling with depression since his teen years, Edward Gunawan said revisiting some of his darkest moments was taking a toll on his emotional health. In the end, he found a way to turn his experience into something more beneficial for society.
Living history
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/02/2019
» Veteran British photojournalist Yvan Cohen adds an emphatic touch to his take on life in the backstreets of Bangkok's Chinatown in his debut photo exhibition "Chinatown By Yan Cohen". Held at Contemporary Art Space, River City Bangkok, the event -- which features 26 photos -- runs from now until March 1.
No mere act
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/01/2019
» Sakda Kaewbuadee is an actor, but not the kind who always spends time in the limelight, walking red carpets and giving autographs. When he is away from acting, he helps refugees.
A visit from Mexico
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 28/11/2016
» Renowned Mexican sculptor Jorge Marín's exhibit Wings Of Mexico, an interactive bronze sculpture, is on show at Thai Lanna Pavillion, Lumpini Park, from today until Wednesday.