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Nakhon Si Thammarat crafts take centre stage
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 04/07/2023
» Craft lovers are invited to witness the unique craftworks of Nakhon Si Thammarat during "Creative Nakhon 5" which will take place daily from 10am to 9pm starting Thursday until Sunday. The venue is the vibrant Bovorn Nakhon, formerly Bovorn Bazaar, in Tha Wang area, Muang district of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Seeing silver linings
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/07/2022
» When the 11th White Elephant Art Award announced its theme "Endless Giving", people in Thailand were facing a difficult time due to lockdown measures to control the spread of Covid-19. Artist Ananyot Jannual said it was so difficult to think about "endless giving" at that time because almost everyone was encountering difficulties of some sort due to the healthcare crisis. However, he came up with Palung Haeng Dok Tantawan (The Power Of The Sunflowers) and won first prize for his powerful oil and acrylic painting.
Preserving an ancient art
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/04/2022
» Despite a two-year hiatus, Nutchanat La-ongsri commanded a stage with unwavering power. Donning a large headpiece, she pulled on a white costume with a red strap tied on her upper body. Her back rose up like a bird's tail. She pressed her hands in front, showing silver bracelets and nail tips. After a wai kru ceremony, she staged a play in nora kaek, the dying breed of performance art from the Deep South.
Examining the nature and limits of free will
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 16/03/2022
» From the past to the present, many libertarians still strongly believe that humans possess free will and they can act freely, approving of their own decisions in life. When it comes to the topic of free will, it gives rise to the controversial question of whether we have freedom, and to what degree we have control over everything in our lives.
Designing a better tomorrow
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/02/2022
» Bangkok Design Week is returning for its fifth edition, with over 200 interesting onsite exhibitions and activities to bring the capital back to life and stimulate the economy.
Brimming with talent
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 02/03/2021
» Scheduled for an online debut today, the 2021 Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) is an international platform through which local art talent can get their work recognised.
Rare ancient handicrafts, artworks on display
Life, Published on 25/08/2020
» A number of ancient handicrafts and artworks by craft masters are being showcased at the "Forgotten Heritage" exhibition at Praewa Hall, 2nd floor of the Support Arts and Crafts International Centre of Thailand (Sacict), Bang Sai district, Ayutthaya, until Sept 20.
Turning a crisis into opportunity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/08/2020
» In the midst of the current ongoing global pandemic, Thailand has been quite fortunate as it is actually one of the countries least affected by the coronavirus outbreak with only 3,390 cases and 58 deaths as of writing. Following the lifting of restrictions by the government in various phases, Bangkok is slowly coming back to life.
Circular art reflects on Buddhism
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 21/05/2020
» Up-and-coming Thai artist Pannaphan Yodmanee's latest mixed solo media exhibition titled "Time Lapse" comes at a befitting moment as Thailand's art scene slowly resurfaces from the easing of the Covid-19 lockdown measures.
A journal of travel paintings
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2020
» Riding in a car in mist to the top of world heritage site Mount Fuji, veteran artist Wichet Chantaniyom and his companions felt disappointed because they could not get a glimpse of the spectacular view from the mountain top due to heavy fog. However, after deciding to return to the mountain's foothills, they caught a glimpse of the stunning Mount Fuji.