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Step into a magical world
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/07/2023
» From a little girl's adventure into the spirit realm in Spirited Away and a touching friendship between a child and a magical goldfish in Ponyo, to the story of a gigantic but gentle forest spirit called Totoro, Japanese animation company Studio Ghibli is known and loved by many people around the world.
A chat with John Cleese
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/07/2023
» Looking for a night of laughter? Look no more. The legendary British comic John Cleese will perform a live stand-up in Bangkok for the first time on Friday at KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha, Siam Square One.
A daring mission
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/10/2022
» This year seems to be one of clarification for those still curious about what happened during the gruelling rescue operation of a lost soccer team at Tham Luang Cave four years ago. There have been plenty of movies and documentaries covering this topic, from Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin's The Rescue and Ron Howard's thrilling drama Thirteen Lives to Emmy-winner Pailin Wedel's upcoming documentary The Trapped 13: How We Survived The Thai Cave.
Surfing without waves
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2021
» You can't deny the impact of the latest skateboarding craze that has taken the country by storm in recent months. Once a favourite of extreme sports-type in the 80s and 90s, today skateboarding has a new hype, and is certainly more mainstream. You can see them everywhere, from a local park to the streets, and on all social media news feeds.
Empathy is needed to bridge conflict
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/12/2020
» Despite all the conflicts brewing in the country at the moment, there is no denying that this is an exciting time as several changes have provided us with a glimpse of the Thailand of tomorrow. Whether the demands are social, political, or regarding basic rights and equality in society, one of the most interesting developments is how the young generation is speaking up and making themselves heard.
Do your due diligence
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/07/2020
» While Thais love supernatural stories, oddly it seems that in the past few years, many Thai directors are running out of original ideas for a spooky plot, relying instead on too many jump scares, while repeating the same worn-out storylines.
Covid-19 vigilance is key
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/03/2020
» Like the many hundred thousands or millions of people around the world who have been affected by the current pandemic, I'm currently observing 14 days of self-quarantine.
A tale of two cities
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/08/2019
» There is no room for nostalgia in modern Thailand. At least, that's what the prevailing attitude in the capital appears to have been in recent decades, as its rapid development has continued apace. Grand old buildings, temples, villages and other heritage structures have been knocked down to make way for roads, urban rail, high-rises, condominiums and glitzy shopping malls.
Cultural capital
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/08/2019
» Sasin Graduate Institute of Business of Chulalongkorn University professor and CQ Leadership Consulting CEO and author Larry S. Persons spent seven years researching the cultural and social capital of Thai leaders. The fruit of his thorough study is a book titled The Way Thais Lead: Face As Social Capital, which was published in 2016 by Silkworm Books. The book explores how "face" functions as social capital for leaders in Thai society and also examines the anatomy of Thai face, ways to gain, lose and maintain face, and its power.
Remembering Our Lady Of Paris
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/05/2019
» Notre Dame de Paris, also called Notre Dame Cathedral, is one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages and is distinguished for its size as well as architectural and antiquity interest. So when the fire broke on April 15 and destroyed the spire and most parts of the roof of the 850-year-old church, not only was the building structure devastated but so was the spirit of people the world over who grieved over the near destruction of an important church in the heart of Paris.