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Fraternal dialogue
Life, Published on 06/07/2022
» Reminiscent of the scene in Oscar-nominated film The Two Popes where Cardinal Julio Bergoglio (Jonathan Price) was led by the Swiss Guards up the long staircase to have audience with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) at the Apostolic Palace, a group of Buddhist monks and laymen were guided by soldiers in colourful uniform towards the private quarters in Vatican City. Dazzling and brilliant shades of yellow and saffron worn by Theravada and Mahayana delegations contrasted strongly with Renaissance frescoes decorating walls and ceilings.
AOIP: A new Asean regional guide
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 25/06/2019
» At the retreat on Sunday, Asean leaders hailed the Asean Outlook on Indo-Pacific (AOIP), reiterating it is our own perspective and response to an unpredictable world and disruptive international environment. Echoing this sentiment, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told a press conference that the document is significant, as Asean now has a common approach on cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region that will reinforce the Asean-centred regional architecture. That was the most important highlight of the two-day 34th Asean Summit.
Thailand a new fulcrum for big hitters
News, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 30/07/2019
» Is it by design or default that foreign ministers of the world's three most powerful nations are making their official visits to Thailand at the same time? It does not matter actually. First of all, they are scheduled to be here to attend the Post Ministerial Meeting, East Asian Foreign Ministerial Meeting and Asean Regional Forum anyway. That was it. But the US, China and Russia want to have their presence felt strongly, stating that their trips would be official ones, not at the working level like those of other dialogue partners.
Myanmar dialogue pushed
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 27/07/2024
» Thailand reiterated its role in helping to mitigate the crisis in Myanmar at the 57th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) on Friday, with Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa saying the country was ready to facilitate constructive dialogue between stakeholders.
New dynamics of Asean's external ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 01/09/2020
» Before Brexit, very few people in this part of the world would have imagined that the United Kingdom would leave the European Union, then immediately want to become the 11th Asean dialogue partner. Asean senior officials have already discussed the UK's prospects. They have yet to reach any consensus as it is not just about adding a former EU member but involves a plethora of issues that would come with the lifting of a moratorium that has been in place for 24 years. Some members are saying that admitting the UK, a former colonial master of four of the grouping's members, would open Pandora's Box with unknown consequences.
A dialogue on womanhood
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/04/2025
» When Rose Bannaros worked with artist Luck Maisalee, she noticed that many of his pieces were inspired by female figures and icons. Impressed by this, Rose aimed to display this particular aspect of Luck's work. However, she was concerned that presenting work from a single artist could lead to a narrow perspective, so to provide diverse perspectives of women, Rose collaborated with three other female artists -- Kaewtrakarn Junlabon, Parichat Suphaphan and Marisa Srijunpleang.
Asean urges Myanmar dialogue
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2021
» Asean member states have been closely following developments in Myanmar following the military coup there, says the 10-nation bloc.
Dialogue of turbulent time
Published on 24/06/2019
» Awakenings: Art on Society in Asia 1960s-1990s+++++++++++++++++++++The latest exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore chronicles Asia’s post-war history where social and political consciousness among people was greatly awakenedPublished caption:: Critiquing the military regime, Billboards by United Artists’ Front of Thailand members, including Sinsawat Yodbangtoey, Thakpol Priyapol, Thammasak Booncherdand Trakul Leelapeerapan, are reproductions of billboards displayed along Ratchadamnoen Avenue in 1975.
Dialogue of turbulent time
Published on 24/06/2019
» Awakenings: Art on Society in Asia 1960s-1990s+++++++++++++++++++++The latest exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore chronicles Asia’s post-war history where social and political consciousness among people was greatly awakenedPublished caption::Singaporean artist Tang Da Wu’s They Poach The Rhino, Chop Off His Horn And Make This Drink criticises consumerism’s role in destroying nature.
Dialogue of turbulent time
Published on 24/06/2019
» Awakenings: Art on Society in Asia 1960s-1990s+++++++++++++++++++++The latest exhibition at the National Gallery Singapore chronicles Asia’s post-war history where social and political consciousness among people was greatly awakenedPublished caption::Reptiles by Chinese-born French artist Huang Yong Ping explores the cultural connections and conflicts between the East and the West. Made by running French newspapers through three washing machines, the installation, shaped like a Chinese cemetery, is placed according to feng shui principles, which interrupts the flow of the exhibition space.