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Cambodian rock via LA
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/11/2023
» Los Angeles-based band Dengue Fever has released a new studio album, Ting Mong (Tuk Tuk Records, USA), their first for eight years. The release marks the Cambodian-US band's 20th anniversary since their acclaimed self-titled debut in 2003.
New movies out this week: Jun 7-13
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/06/2023
» New releases that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
Jin from BTS begins military service, marking end of an era
Published on 13/12/2022
» BTS star Jin started his mandatory South Korean military duty on Tuesday, the band's first member to enlist since a hiatus announcement this year left fans heartbroken over the K-pop juggernaut's uncertain future.
Fresh look at contemporary master
Life, Published on 06/12/2021
» Damrong Wong-Uparaj was notable for his rural landscape paintings although his multidisciplinary abilities helped develop the progress of the Thai art industry in many aspects. Aside from being an artist, Damrong was a university lecturer, curator, writer, art centre director and art conservator. As one of the last cohorts of Prof Silpa Bhirasri's students, he learned about the ways of fusing Euro-American with Thai art styles. Moreover, living in the UK, the US, and Japan for a long period of time also inspired the late artist to develop a series of impressive works.
Pioneer Spirit
Guru, Published on 05/02/2021
» Deep in Soi Ari, lies hidden a two-storey white building with a wooden gate that could catch passers-by in a contemplative headspace. Emanating a tranquil vibe amid the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, Numthong Art Space is playing host to "Nothing Personal", the latest solo exhibition by multi-hyphenate Kritsada "Note" Phakawatsuntorn. A multidisciplinary artist, co-founder of creative studio James Dean, vocalist of The Keylookz, and owner of the now-defunct fashion brand Wolfkind. The Renaissance man shares a glimpse into his artistic endeavour and creative journey.
Paint it black
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 07/07/2019
» In the age of social media and the hyper exposure that tends to come with it, keeping a low profile can be something of a Herculean task. And while most artists are trying to capitalise fully on the power of social media, there are also those who shy away from it and focus instead on what they’re meant to be doing: making music and performing. One such band is emerging British four-piece Black Midi who have managed to maintain a low-key online presence while steadily garnering a solid fan base through a series of live gigs.
The inciting incident
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 06/10/2017
» On Sept 24, 1976, two electricians were beaten and hanged to death from the top of a gate somewhere in Nakhon Pathom, victims of an escalating right-wing terror in Thai politics of that heady decade. Two weeks later, as protests against the return to the Kingdom of former dictator Gen Thanom Kittikajorn gathered steam, students at Thammasat University staged a play about the hanging of the two men. Soon the photographs of the play were used by nationalists to whip up anger and fear of communism, which led to the massacre on the morning of Oct 6 as police and militias laid siege to the university, killing, maiming and brutalising scores of people in one of the worst incidents of bloodshed in modern Thai history.
Embracing Solitude
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 11/06/2017
» The former member of indie ensemble Dirty Projectors navigates life following a break-up on her soulful and intimate solo debut.
Shelf improvement
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/04/2017
» Having created a buzz and been the centre of interest among the capital's bookworms for quite some time, Bangkok City Library, the yellow three-storey building located at the Kok Wua intersection on Ratchadamnoen Road, is now opening its doors to the public.
Fruit of the loins
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/12/2016
» The annual Jim Thompson Farm Tour took place last weekend, kicking off with a Fun Run at the farm site in Pak Thong Chai District, Nakhon Ratchasima. Runners of all ages and skill level, from kids to serious joggers, lined up on the starting line at six in the morning to compete on one of the three circuits that ranged from a gentle 1.5km jog to a more serious 17km race.