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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 31/03/2018
» 1. World-famous pop star Bruno Mars will be visiting Thailand next month as part of his 24K Magic World Tour. With tickets on sale since November last year, it's probably no surprise that the show is already sold out. However, for those still looking for tickets, Pepsi has got your back. Until April 23, you can send in codes from 7-Eleven receipts for a chance to win two tickets to the concert. The receipt must include a purchase of Pepsi Max Taste, and must also be worth at least 99 baht. You can send the message MAX followed by the 10-digit receipt code to the number 4642666 for a chance to win. There are 50 prizes in all (two tickets each), with the winners announced on April 26.
Deconstructing teenage obsessions
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 16/02/2018
» Much like AKB48 before them in Japan, the girls of BNK48 are shaping up to be nothing short of a phenomenon in Thailand. With thousands of worshipping fans across the country, BNK48 has created an entire culture around itself in just the short time it has been active, becoming bona fide idols in the collective Thai consciousness.
Kawaii in Krungthep
B Magazine, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 04/02/2018
» Nowadays, you'd be hard pressed to walk five steps without overhearing someone gushing about their favourite BNK48 idol, or humming the band's indelible earworm Koisuru Fortune Cookie. The all-girl group has emerged as the pop sensation of the moment in Thailand.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 09/12/2017
» 1. After a dozen years as one of Thailand's premier shopping centres, Siam Paragon is celebrating its latest anniversary with their extensive "Siam The Great Celebration" campaign. It's made up of multiple smaller events set to be held until Jan 15 next year. Examples of the events featured include a pop-up installation from Miu Miu fashion brand, an exhibition of French jewellery brand Cartier's special Cartier Red Box and a Harry Potter-themed "Christmas In The Wizarding World" retail experience. There will also be various special promotions and discounts for shoppers throughout the campaign's duration.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 30/09/2017
» 1. The FCCT invites all to join their latest Documentary Film Night screening, this time featuring 2014 docudrama The Circle. Centred on a famous 1950s gay magazine of the same name, The Circle follows schoolteacher Ernst Ostertag who falls in love with performer Robi Rapp amid a movement recognised as a pioneer of gay emancipation in Europe. Members of the FCCT can attend for free on Monday at 7pm, while non-members can enjoy the screening for 150 baht.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 19/08/2017
» 1. From today until next Wednesday, head to the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Centre for the SAC Asean Film Festival. A commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Asean community, the festival will feature seven films from seven neighbouring Asean countries of Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia, as well as seminars and discussions about various topics. The event is free of charge. Make your reservations now at www.sac.or.th.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/07/2017
» 1. PABLO, the famous Japanese cheese tart brand from Osaka, Japan, recently launched their new PABLO x MAMUANG line of products, a collaboration with the well-known Thai cartoon Mamuang Chan. The featured products in the collection include a mango-purée filled cheese tart (475 baht a piece), the "mini mango" mini tart (95 baht a piece) and a special umbrella designed by the illustrator who created Mamuang Chan. These special products will only be available until Sept 14, and can be found at PABLO branches in CentralPlaza Lardprao and Siam Paragon.
Planes, trains and assorted thrills
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 29/06/2017
» Touted as an art gallery, theatre, cinema, co-working space, cafe & restaurant, design studio, exotic garden, vintage barber and private museum -- among several other creative things -- ChangChui has become the talk of the town in recent days as much for its artsy, hipsterish concept as its contribution to the massive traffic congestion in the Bang Plad area since its opening last Friday. Over the weekend it attracted thousands of visitors, shoppers, diners and selfie addicts who feasted on ChangChui's industrial chic backdrop. By last Sunday, the space suggested through its Facebook page for visitors to come by taxi, for the convenience of everyone.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/04/2017
» 1. On Friday the 21st, at 7pm, the Foreign Correspondents Club will be playing host to award-winning Spanish photojournalist Omar Havana, who will be speaking of his experiences working on Endurance, a photo book chronicling the lives of people in Nepal following the devastating earthquake that left the country in ruins in 2015. The book will be on sale at the event.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 25/02/2017
» 1. This upcoming Friday will see the release of the Nintendo Switch, the Japanese gaming titan's first console since the under-performing Wii U which was released in 2012. Touted as a hybrid between traditional home consoles and the handhelds Nintendo has long been known for, the Switch will feature a detachable screen that can be carried around for gaming on the go, as well as an HDMI-connected dock that will allow games to be played on a regular TV. The exact prices in Thai baht have yet to be announced, though the console will retail in the US at $300 (approximately 10,000 baht).