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Police leaders jailed in South Korea over 'man-made' fatal Halloween crush
Published on 01/10/2024
» SEOUL: A South Korean court on Monday sentenced the former police chief of a district of Seoul to three years in prison for a botched response to a deadly Halloween crowd crush in the capital's Itaewon nightlife district in 2022.
MBK Center and SWU Collaborate for Thai Soft Power
Published on 26/09/2024
» MBK Center reaffirms its position as a community hub for free-spirited individuals and the center of youth culture with the concept of “MBK CENTER…CENTER of THE YOUTH”. The mall opens a collaborative space for young artists and students from universities across Thailand, giving them a platform to display their creative works, enhance their potentials, and reach both Thai customers and international tourists. In collaboration with the Faculty of Fine Arts in Communication Design, Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), the project highlights contemporary Thai identity through character design and illustrations under the special Thai Soft Power Project, a chic new check-in spot at the heart of the city on the Sky Walk and A La Art connection area.
CPS CHAPS Unveils Revamped Flagship Store with C.P.S. COFFEE
Published on 19/09/2024
» CPS CHAPS, a brand under the Jaspal Group, continues to solidify its unique brand identity by combining fashion, music, and lifestyle trends. It has further enhanced its appeal by developing cutting-edge clothing designs through collaborations with top artists from different musical genres. This includes partnerships with artists known for their “rock attitude”, such as Dharmthai Plangsilp and the popular girl group 4EVE.
Hong Kong heralds Halloween
Life, Published on 13/09/2024
» With the arrival of fall, Hong Kong is attracting tourists with its nightlife and spectacular line-up of festivals that combine Eastern and Western traditions.
Warped curiosity
Oped, Postbag, Published on 04/09/2024
» Re: "Taste of hell", (BP photo, Sept 1). It is bad enough that kids are encouraged to play with guns and clamber all over tanks on Army Day, but now we have a shopping centre that has established a "Hell Space" for a week to entertain curious, and I mean curious people, including youngsters.
Broadcast of terror
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/06/2024
» The term "found footage" refers to a subgenre of horror that emerged and became popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. These films offered a unique and immersive experience, making viewers feel like active participants in the unfolding drama. However, some viewers may be turned off by the "shaky cam" formula which is meant to add realism but often results in nausea.
New movies out this week: June 13-19
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 13/06/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
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.
'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.