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It takes a Village
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 29/09/2017
» Usually sparsely visited, Gaysorn Shopping Centre has been seeing more traffic lately than ever, after launching its much-anticipated Gaysorn Village project. What the developers call a "mixed-use lifestyle urban village", Gaysorn Village spans 180,000m² across the Ratchaprasong district and aims to provide "urban regeneration" to Bangkok's chaotic and sometimes bleak lifestyle.
Flower Fest in Loei
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/11/2016
» Until the end of January, the "5th Phu Rua Poinsettia Festival" will be held at the Larn Christmas area behind Phu Rua District Office at the entrance of the Phu Rua National Park in Loei province.
The big picture: prizes vs popularity
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 06/03/2015
» When Birdman won Best Picture at the Academy Awards last week, a New York Times headline read: "Oscars show growing gap between moviegoers and Academy", referring to the fact that a small, semi-art-house film that wasn't seen by many people received the industry's highest honour. The article goes on to quote film historian Philip Hallman, who says "most people have to finally accept that the Oscars have become elitist and not in step with anything that is actually popular".
Loy Krathong in the Central Region
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/10/2014
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, falls on the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month, which this year is on Nov 6. Here are some celebrations in the Central Region.