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Nostalgia turned sour
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 05/05/2015
» ‘Cat To The Future” relived its glory days of Fat Radio on Saturday by staging an eight-band showcase, featuring 2 Days Ago Kids, Futon, Kidnappers, Ornaree, Proud, See Tao Tur, Siam Secret Service and Thee Chaiyadej. These musicians are now all in different stages of their careers, with some in hiatus and others making a comeback. But all have embarked in other directions in life rather than being full-time musicians.
When we become comfortably numb
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 01/04/2015
» When my baby sister was 20 years old, on the cusp of her first degree graduation in Japan, she told me, with all the seriousness and confidence a 20-year-old could muster, that she couldn't bring herself to date men she didn't consider pleasing to the eye.
Water off a DJ’s back
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 25/11/2014
» It was doubtful that Rip Curl Presents Tempology 2014 could pull it off — the low-key festival clashed with four other mega-events on the same day. But the underground dance music festival definitely passed the test with flying colours.
The shutterbugs
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 08/10/2014
» Thailand's fashion scene is brimming with photographers who have the knack for elevating commercial shooting into an art form. Life speaks with two rising stars of contrasting styles and personalities who share a common ground of experimental edges, sharp perspectives and positive attitudes
Street art heroes
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 17/06/2014
» After the tragic passing of prominent street artist/illustrator/designer Mamafaka last September, many have worked hard to continue his legacy in honour of his artistic contributions, as well as to bring the scene onto a more mainstream level. We catch up with a trio of young street artists, who have all credited MMFK as their influence, but who're also bursting with colour and a style of their own
A mountainous good time
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 17/12/2013
» Despite a long-time rumour that its locale would be moved outside of Khao Yai, the fifth Big Mountain Music Festival stood firm on its mountainous terrain.
Dropping in on Venice
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 05/06/2013
» The most common sound that dominates Venice is not the crooning of gondola rowers or passionate Italian proclamations of love. In Venice, as strange as it may sound, one hardly hears any Italian spoken as the winding streets, ancient bridges and water buses are flooded with tourists from around the world.
When is enough, enough?
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 31/10/2012
» My paternal grandmother passed away last week. She was 103 years old.
Quirky vintage
Muse, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 16/06/2012
» Never let Prinns "Kay" Sachakul's diminutive frame, sweet dewy eyes and sunny disposition fool you. Behind the delicate manners, soft honesty and well-bred facets stands a professional woman with strong work ethics and even stronger lust for life who is never afraid to speak her mind, and honour her lifelong artistic visions.
Thailand, branded
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 13/06/2012
» Thai authorities are very good at wasting taxpayers' money. Even setting aside the ongoing diabolical corruption, our governments - past, present and future - have a knack of spending our hard earned cash in the most nonsensical manner. Elite cards? Bangkok Fashion City? Tablets? Fake CCTV cameras? The litany goes on.