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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.
Plain English fights a daily losing battle
Roger Crutchley, Published on 06/04/2025
» In the UK there is an organisation called the Plain English Campaign that strives to uphold standards in everyday spoken English. Some might say it is fighting a losing battle but they deserve a pat on the back for their efforts.
TOA Supports Earthquake Relief with Free Assessments
Published on 03/04/2025
» Following the recent 7.7-magnitude earthquake centred in Myanmar, which caused tremors and structural damage across Thailand—particularly to high-rise buildings—TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited, or TOA, has announced a series of support initiatives in collaboration with the real estate sector. As a leading manufacturer and specialist in surface protection materials, construction chemicals, tiles, and gypsum boards, TOA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the public during this challenging time, including a policy to maintain current product pricing.
Siriraj launches platform for surgical teaching
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/12/2024
» Mahidol University's Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital has launched a groundbreaking training platform using virtual reality to teach medical procedures involving facial anatomy to reduce reliance on traditional cadaver-based approaches.
Black Doves is a strange bird
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/12/2024
» Upon watching the new British spy series Black Doves, one is left with mixed feelings. Here's another show attempting to mix genres but struggling to find its own footing.
A disastrous reboot
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/11/2024
» It has been 25 years since the original Cruel Intentions hit theatres. The 1999 version was a massive success among teenagers, grossing US$76 million worldwide. It was also the film that catapulted British rock group The Verve to international fame with their iconic single Bitter Sweet Symphony featured on the soundtrack.
Illegal Chinese-owned salon in Bangkok shut down
News, Published on 28/11/2024
» Police raided an illegal full-service beauty salon owned by a Chinese woman in central Bangkok on Thursday and arrested seven female suspects for working without permits.
Echoes of Persia
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/10/2024
» The santur is an ancient stringed instrument, a dulcimer, with 72 strings that can be dated to 500 BC. Assyrian and Babylonian stone carvings show the instrument back in 669 BC. The instrument spread widely in the Middle East and later further afield where it morphed into the hammered dulcimer, the qanun, cimbalom, Indian santoor and even the Thai classical instrument, the kim.
PJ Wood Invests 150 Million Baht in Green Initiative
Published on 08/10/2024
» PJ Chonburi Parawood Co., Ltd., Thailand’s leading exporter of home goods, is earmarking 150 million Baht to a new green initiative aimed at transforming its operations to meet the rising global demand for sustainable products. The investment will position PJ Wood as a leader in eco-conscious manufacturing, enhancing both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
A musical misfire
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/10/2024
» Despite the controversies surrounding Joker (2019) upon release, I found many things to admire about the film. Whether it was the ambitious storytelling, the refreshing take on an iconic DC character, or the homage it paid to Martin Scorsese's classics like Taxi Driver (1976) and The King Of Comedy (1982), there was a lot to appreciate. However, when I heard they were making a sequel to what was supposed to be a standalone film, I had a bad feeling. Now that I've seen Joker: Folie À Deux, I can't say my opinion has changed.