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A touch of local inspiration
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/02/2024
» Following the success of "Be@rbrick World Wide Tour 3 In Bangkok" at King Power Mahanakhon last October, Be@rbrick -- the collectable bear-inspired toy figure created by the Japanese company Medicom Toy -- has gained popularity among Thai toy collectors and the general public.
Whispers of home
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/02/2024
» While many artists seek inspiration outside their home, Wannaprapa Tungkasmith, better known as Collagecanto, discovered that home is one of the best places to find her muse. Wannaprapa is famous for her intricate papercutting artwork. Her solo exhibition "I Am Home" was inspired during the Covid-19 lockdown when many people were forced to stay indoors. That period ignited Wannaprapa to create this introspective exhibition.
LUMINOUS FORESTIAS 2023: An Inflatable Christmas Extravaganza!
Published on 22/12/2023
» The Forestias by MQDC is hosting a Christmas celebration, reaffirming its status as the top family destination for all of the year's major festivals. Come and be enchanted by the festive ambiance and seasonal spirit of THE LUMINOUS FORESTIAS 2023: "THE INFLATABLE CHRISTMAS." Enjoy wonderful moments with parades, live music, and games for all generations. Join in the fun for five days from December 21st to 25th, 2023, at The Forestias.
Happitat: Bangkok's New Happiness Destination in 2024
Published on 08/12/2023
» Happitat at The Forestias has launched as a new festival landmark attraction, delivering "Happiness for All," with its success at Awakening Bangkok 2023. Its "Happiness is Happiness Dome" provided an incredible immersive experience of happiness in all dimensions, heralding its real-world debut in mid-2024.
'He could get killed': Information war inflates Israel-Hamas fight
AFP, Published on 14/11/2023
» JERUSALEM - Months after he was discharged from hospital, his right leg amputated, Mohammed Zendiq saw his image swirling online in a vicious disinformation campaign downplaying the horrors of the Israel-Hamas war.
Activists note flaw in 4am plan
Published on 09/11/2023
» More than 50 activists, some dressed in bloodied Halloween-type costumes representing injuries caused by alcohol-related road accidents, protested at the Ministry of Public Health headquarters in Nonthaburi yesterday.
K-pop seduces youth in communist Cuba, birthplace of salsa
AFP, Published on 07/11/2023
» HAVANA - In Cuba, the home of salsa, young people are being seduced by a music phenomenon from a place that could hardly be more geographically -- or ideologically -- remote.
The barrow, the guy and the carrot
Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/11/2023
» Today is the fifth of November which to many English people of my wrinkly age means Guy Fawkes Day or more likely Bonfire Night. It has very much declined in popularity since I was a kid, fighting a losing battle with the horrors of Halloween.
"The Awakening Forestias 2023: The Carnival of Magic" garners great response
Published on 03/11/2023
» The Forestias by MQDC is thrilled by the response to its Halloween event, which drew capacity crowds under the forest district’s commitment to delight families at all the year’s big festivals. A spooktacular setting and atmosphere welcomed attendees to “The Awakening Forestias 2023: The Carnival of Magic” for 5 days of joy and fun with parades, live music, and games. The Forestias is already preparing a spectacular year-end celebration in December.
Chiang Mai pub raid finds 242 underage customers
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/11/2023
» Five senior Chiang Mai police officers recently reinstated after being transferred to inactive posts over an illegal casino have again been suspended, following a raid on a pub.