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A Thai actor takes the stage at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/05/2024
» In a dreary rural town in Taiwan, illegal Southeast Asian workers live a precarious existence toiling away in farms or homes while enduring tough bosses and prying authorities. Most of them are from the Philippines or Indonesia, but there are also a large number from Myanmar and Thailand.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Jan 3-9
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/01/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Finding beauty in the everyday
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/07/2023
» The 12th White Elephant Art Award focuses on realistic and figurative art which refers to art that depicts everyday objects, figures or subjects in a realistic or true-to-life way. After The White Elephant Art Award announced a theme of "Cherish The World", two artists -- Jarun Pan-onta and Surapun Kwansaensuk -- drew inspiration from nature to create paintings. As a result, Jarun won the White Elephant Prize while Surapun won a special prize called the Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi Award, created for the first time.
Clooney, U2 among honorees at glitzy Washington gala
AFP, Published on 05/12/2022
» WASHINGTON: Film icon George Clooney and soul legend Gladys Knight are among an elite circle of stars receiving honors at Washington's Kennedy Center Sunday in the presence of President Joe Biden.
Ibis opens new property in Silom
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/09/2022
» As tourism bounces back, ibis Styles Bangkok Silom recently opened its doors to welcome the first savvy vacationers to discover colourful designs that highlight charming Thai festivals. This brand-new hotel collaborated with talented Thai artist Tikkywow to create a striking mural at the hotel's entrance with vivid flashes of colour spilling into Silom Road.
Nichelle Nichols, Uhura of 'Star Trek' fame, dies at 89
AFP, Published on 01/08/2022
» WASHINGTON - Nichelle Nichols, a groundbreaking Black actress who played communications officer Nyota Uhura with cool authority on the popular 1960s series "Star Trek", has died at 89.
Designing a better tomorrow
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/02/2022
» Bangkok Design Week is returning for its fifth edition, with over 200 interesting onsite exhibitions and activities to bring the capital back to life and stimulate the economy.
Against status quo
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 12/11/2021
» Art is a powerful tool for self-expression and statement-making. In recent years, more and more young artists in Thailand have used their artworks as a way to question or critique the status quo -- politically, socially and culturally. They ask whether what's considered normal in Thai culture should be accepted as the norm. Guru speaks to a few with ongoing exhibitions that push the limits.
The blockchain disruption
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/07/2021
» Last March, Christie's organised an auction of a collage of 5,000 digital images titled Everydays: The First 5000 Days by digital artist Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple. The digital art piece sold for US$69 million (2.2 billion baht).
Keeping theatre alive
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 27/05/2020
» How do you prove to the government you're a theatre artist? When large gatherings are banned and theatres are closed and your work deemed non-essential, how does that affect your income ? Or does it? Are you eligible for the government relief fund Rao Mai Ting Kan then? Is theatre-making a job in Thailand to begin with?