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Facing up to sexual harassment
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/11/2017
» Ever since The New York Times and the New Yorker published their explosive articles on Harvey Weinstein's repulsive serial sexual assaults, every day, a new round of accusations have surfaced, and every day, a rich and powerful man is finally being held accountable.
The where of history
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/10/2017
» It is without doubt one of the most melancholic time periods in the history of Thailand. The royal cremation yesterday was a historic event of sorrow and grandeur, and as the mourning period will soon come to an end, Thais young and old will continue to hold onto the fond memories of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
An artistic vision, Taking flight
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 20/09/2017
» Mention the Republic of Lithuania to most Thais and we'll probably draw a blank. The Baltic state, located in Northern Europe, isn't usually on our travel radar, though it very well should be. As a country rich in history, culture and pristine nature, it has so much to offer, and Lithuanian photographer Marius Jovaisa wants to show us just that. For the first time in Thailand, Jovaisa, who is a celebrated aerial photographer, has brought his "Unseen Lithuania" exhibition to Bangkok's very own House of Lucie at Ekkamai 8.
We ain't Nate, mate
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/07/2017
» Nathan Bartling, aka "My Mate Nate", is a hero to some and a low-life to many. The Mormon missionary-turned-local-YouTube star has been plastered all over the news this week once again -- finding himself on the end of public outrage after his latest stunt of trying to flatten coins on Bangkok's railroad tracks. The whole event may seem like an overreaction, but this hasn't been the first time that the 24-year-old American has angered locals and expats due to his juvenile stunts.
A piercing kind of peace
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/05/2017
» In the dimly-lit, cosy treatment room of the Mandarin Oriental Spa, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) specialist Ken Rosen was balancing himself on a wooden board placed atop of a wooden cylinder. It was an image few would expect to see from a professional acupuncturist.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/04/2017
» 1. If you haven't already bought tickets for the biggest concert of 2017, quickly do so. British rock giant Coldplay will be performing at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok on Friday for their "A Head Full Of Dreams Tour". Lauded as the best stadium performers of our generation, multi-instrumentalists Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion, the Grammy award winning band behind megahits like Yellow, The Scientist and Fix You will be spectacular to see. Tickets start at 1,800 baht. Visit www.thaiticketmajor.com.
Big draw in Hollywood
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/03/2017
» Three years ago, Fawn Veerasunthorn became an overnight sensation. A picture of her had gone viral in the country, sending Thais into a fit of excitement and wonder. In it, she was clutching the elusive golden Oscar statuette with a gleaming smile on her face. The caption read "Yay Frozen! (Thanks for the pic, Nancy:)", and it got netizens digging.
A rocking visit from Down Under
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 16/03/2017
» Entertainment company Live Nation BEC-Tero has done it again. They've brought another indie giant for their Soundbox live-music series. The Temper Trap, an underrated Australian indie-rock band people may know as "that band that provided the soundtrack for 500 Days Of Summer", graced the stage of GMM Live House last Thursday to a full house of adoring fans.
Subversive, perverse, funny, honest?
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/03/2017
» Joan Cornellà's art isn't for the sensitive of heart. Masked in bright colours and empty smiles of his characters, his comics are vile, controversial, politically incorrect and uncomfortable. But to the right kind of person, they're absolutely hilarious.
Different cast, same big sound
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 07/03/2017
» For 19 years, Thai rock band Big Ass has given Thailand some of its most iconic rock anthems, like Len Khong Soong and Kar Noi Som Kuan Tai (I'm bad ... I know). Writing, producing and having full autonomy on their own songs since their conception, they've been nominated and have won countless awards for their heavy melodic sound and motivational lyrics, growing a large and solid fan base.