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Learning how to fly
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/02/2019
» "First, let's be honest. When you think of Klong Toey what do you imagine? Remember that image and look at yourself in a mirror. In there is a reflection of your own prejudices," writes textile designer Kamonart Ongwandee on the walls of Conne(x)tKlongtoey -- a powerful and poignant art project whose exhibition runs now to Sunday in Charoen Krung's O.P. Place.
Picnic at Soi Sam
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 14/09/2018
» If anyone had a name perfectly suited for an eponymous fashion label, it would be Shone Puipia. Short, catchy and intriguing, the 25-year-old's brand has been rising quickly through the Thai fashion world within the past two years.
A history of the defeated
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/07/2018
» According to every state-approved history book, the unification of Siam in the late 19th to early 20th century was smooth and trouble-free. The tribunal city states, which had a substantial degree of autonomy for centuries, all seemed to abdicate their power willingly and accept the new, centralised system to avoid the spread of European colonisation.
A unique bond
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/05/2018
» If Zack Blackmon Jr were to tell you that he's a direct descendant of the original Siamese Twins Eng and Chang Bunker, there's no way you'd believe him. White skinned, blue eyed and with a delightfully thick North Carolinian accent, Blackmon Jr, 67, is surprisingly in fact, the great-great grandson of Eng.
Hip in a Hawaiian
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/04/2018
» Songkran fashion has never been inspiring. With water being thrown, splashed and shot at you from every direction, and with powder melting and seeping into every nook and cranny of your clothes and body, dressing well and looking good are never our midsummer priority.
Spreading the light of masters
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 14/03/2018
» Three years ago, Manit Sriwanichpoom's "Forgotten Thai Masters Of Photography" exhibition was one of the most anticipated and intriguing shows of "Photo Bangkok 2015". In fact, the photographer and curator had unearthed seven master Thai photographers of the past several decades, nearly forgotten and lost through time, and revived them for contemporary viewers through several shows at his Kathmandu Photo Gallery since early 2010s.
The where of history
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/10/2017
» It is without doubt one of the most melancholic time periods in the history of Thailand. The royal cremation yesterday was a historic event of sorrow and grandeur, and as the mourning period will soon come to an end, Thais young and old will continue to hold onto the fond memories of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Regarding the snake
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/09/2017
» Though many in the region were sceptical when Singapore announced it would work toward becoming Asia's new art hub, they've been proving, time and time again -- to the delight of both local and neighbouring art enthusiasts -- that they're serious.
Unfreezing Thainess
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 07/07/2017
» There's something strange and magical about Nakrob Moonmanas' artworks. Known for his whimsical collages which dice and splice traditional Thai imagery with that of the West's, it's almost impossible not to go in and have a closer look.
Pity the pig
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/06/2017
» Pattanadon Taesakul didn't know what he was getting himself into when he had the bright idea of buying a miniature piglet. After coming across a booth selling baby pigs at an electronics expo in Muang Thong Thani, the 25-year-old tool shop owner was smitten by their cute and cuddly appearance. Promised that they wouldn't grow any larger, he bought one for 3,000 baht and named her Junior.