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Anarchy in the SEA
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 29/03/2017
» 'The homeless used to run away from us," said Kyaw Kyaw.
Getting goose bumps
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 09/06/2015
» After its first glorious instalment, Fungjai's Hedsod concert series made a comeback last Saturday. As expected, the indie-minded series managed to shine even brighter this time around.
Holding Sway
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 28/04/2015
» The year was 1993. Thailand was buzzing with grunge and Britpop. Local independent musicians broke away from major labels' formulaic, conveyor belt music, and started to experiment with alternative rock sounds.
Big name DJs set for Songkran and May performances
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 09/04/2015
» The Pepsi S2O Festival has succeeded in combining electronic dance music and Songkran fun, in a four-day event, at S2O Factory RCA, from Saturday through Tuesday.
Clued in and caustic
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 18/07/2014
» Showtika Somjid’s pseudonym was suggested by the names of a mentally disturbed couple, Nola and Nolee, who lived rough in her neighbourhood; they were familiar faces, often seen roaming the streets, but they never caused any harm to anybody. Showtika said she never meant to spark off speculation that there might be deep, philosophical reasons for her adoption of “Nolanolee”, the moniker she uses to sign the art she creates. She just thought it sounded like a “cute and friendly” tag and said she sometimes wonders what combination of events brought that pair of homeless people to that juncture in their lives.
Putting their mark on the G-Shock marque
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 11/07/2014
» The durability of G-Shock watches is truly a feat. First introduced in 1983 and manufactured by Casio, G-Shock has stood the test of time, not to mention passing fashions and fads, partially due to its hard-wearing construction and its functionality. Its creative edge has also helped propel the brand to its current esteemed status.
Paradise found
Business, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 03/04/2014
» Thanks to Maft Sai and Chris Mentis of ZudRangMa Records, roots music has been back in vogue for quite a few years now. With their combined adamant effort in sourcing long lost Thai grassroots music, from early molam to arcane luk thung, we are able to enjoy what was thought-to-be-lost music on the label’s numerous compilations sold worldwide.
Musical royalty
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 05/02/2014
» Banyen Rakkaen doesn't take credit when credit isn't due. Sometimes believed to be the first mor lam artist to ever appear on national TV, the "Queen of mor lam" is quick to rectify the matter.
Sense and sensational
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 04/02/2014
» As a massive party franchise, Sensation has done well. It has gone global and, thanks to its strict all-white dress code, Sensation has definitely turned Bangkok into an ocean of cheap white dresses and awkward white polo shirts.
It's the music that counts
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 11/12/2013
» Monsith Khamsoi is not releasing a new album. He is not promoting his new movie or TV drama. He hasn't written any book or been fatally injured in a motor vehicle accident. His increasingly ambiguous sexuality, though, is currently making the rounds in the media. Monsith's appearance on Woody Kerd Ma Kui last week became the talk of town after the veteran luk thung stalwart and his rumoured boyfriends denied allegations of romance and attempted to explain their relationships. The younger man who lives with Monsith turned out to be his "adopted" son, and the older gentleman, known only as Thanakorn, is just his dear, lifelong friend whom Monsith considers his partner _ and the feelings are mutual.