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Thai takes on fine foreign tales
Life, Published on 13/01/2014
» A collection of nine short stories by nine Nobel laureates in literature delivering fascinating insights into humanity around the world. This, Nakorn's 14th compilation of brief pieces by Nobel Prize-winners, features writers whose work, like good-quality wine, tends to improve with the passage of time.
Tangmo's No-Show, Chuvit's Disguise, Not mai's fault
News, Mae Moo, Published on 08/12/2013
» I'm with you in spirit ...
Twitter movie-maker
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/11/2013
» The 29-year-old Nawapol “Ter” Thamrongrattanarit is a man of many talents. He wrote the screenplay for Thai cinema hits such as Bangkok Traffi c Love Story and The Billionaire. He’s a columnist for a day, Hamburger and the Thai edition of Harper’s Bazaar. His debut feature 36 won awards at both local and international fi lm festivals. His second feature Mary Is Happy, Mary Is Happy tells the story of a high-school girl named Mary and her friend, and stars Patcha Poonpiriya and Chonnikan Netjui. It includes casual profanities, a shotgun, knife-wielding and cameo appearances by Krissada Sukosol Clapp and Prabda Yoon. If these aren’t enticing enough, you should know that the one-of-a-kind movie is based on a girl’s tweets - 410 of them to be exact. The movie will be shown at House RCA, Lido, Esplanade Ratchada, Major Cineplex Chiang Mai and EGV Khon Kaen on Nov 28. We talk to Ter about the new fi lm and his journey to become an independent fi lm-maker. In the meantime, you can watch the fi lm’s trailer at facebook.com/ternawapol.
Ferguson stays combative to the end
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 26/10/2013
» It is a reflection of the influence of Sir Alex Ferguson that there has been as much written about the former Manchester United manager's autobiography in the British newspapers this week as any football matches.
A spirit of success
Life, Alfred Tha Hla, Published on 19/08/2013
» Khunthon Siripaiboon in a nutshell is a hopeless romantic with a passion for vintage comic books who once roomed with a ghost during his college years in the US. Yes, a real ghost, as in wraith or phantom.
Japan's nuclear "ghost town" tour
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/07/2013
» Visitors to Google Maps Street View can now explore the area around Japan's tsunami-crippled nuclear plant in Fukushima, an area you are not allowed to visit any other way. Start your tour with our embedded map.
Can Myanmar cinema get a second act?
Spectrum, Published on 14/07/2013
» During its 93-year history, Myanmar's film industry has experienced more than its fair share of ups and downs. However, to say that its downward spiral began following the 1962 coup that brought the military and a socialist regime to power _ as many commentators contend _ isn't entirely accurate. Total shutdowns preceded the coup and an arguably more sinister atmosphere developed decades afterwards it.
8 online shows you need to watch
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 31/05/2013
» Have you become tired of the cliches on mainstream Thai TV? We sure have. These days we struggle to get through a single lakorn episode because the main characters unrealistically have perfect make-up and hair while sleeping (or even while in jail). Don't get us started on the oversupply of singing contests (which seems to act like a factory churning out performers). There are also game shows that reward celebrity contestants (who already make way more money than your average Thai). Couldn't we have something more original please, people in TV land?
Horror fiction writer Sorachak dies
Online Reporters, Published on 29/05/2013
» Horror crime fiction writer Sorachak Siriborirak, dubbed Thailand's Stephen King, died of chronic illness at his home in Bangkok's Sai Mai district on Tuesday. He was 58.
Lost for words
Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 20/05/2013
» I still remember the day Chai came back to class after meeting a girl during our gap hour when we were still in college. Pat was her name. She had perfectly light, fair skin and she was decked out in pearl earrings, a costly print scarf and a status handbag, according to his description.