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Studio Ghibli characters to take over CentralWorld
Life, Published on 19/06/2023
» CentralWorld Live will transform 3,000m² of space into a fantastical land of imagination, magic and dreams for "The World Of Studio Ghibli's Animation Exhibition Bangkok 2023", which will kick off on July 1 and run until Sept 30.
Days of future past
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 31/12/2018
» Bangkok is a city of contrasts. Despite being ranked as Southeast Asia's third most liveable city by the Economist this year, the capital was also named the world's worst in terms of inequality, based on the Global Wealth Databook by Credit Suisse.
Contemporary mission
Life, Published on 10/04/2018
» A few months prior to its 10th anniversary, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) made a major announcement: a new director. As of March 1, Pawit Mahasarinand has taken the helm of the city's main art venue and the largest public-funded art centre in the country, a surprising choice to many, though an entirely welcoming one.
Following the smoke from neighbourhood joints
Life, Published on 23/03/2018
» In Bangkok, an impromptu street-side meal can easily turn into a never-ending, and perhaps tummy-exploding, culinary expedition.
Rough road ahead
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 21/01/2018
» The general prime minister, aka the politician who used to be a soldier, is strolling into a battleground and exhibits no sign he is aware of it.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 30/07/2016
» 1 To those looking for a new type of dining experience, Siam Kempinski's Niche Restaurant is introducing their latest and intriguing concept "Asian, Non-Asian". The brainchild of executive chef James Norman, diners get to select ingredients and choose to have it prepared either in an "Asian" or "Non-Asian" interpretation and presentation. Diners are encouraged to select multiple ingredients and see what the chefs are able to come up with. Protein options include lobster, bluefin tuna, 48-hour braised pork rib, New York strip, oysters and much more, while guests can also choose seasonings like chilli, ginger, mango, apple and lychee. For reservations, call 02-162-9000 or email niche.siambangkok@kempinski.com.
Capital tour, fit for a billionaire
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 06/07/2016
» I had never considered Bill Gates a wizard in the way the rest of the world sees him until last week when a photo on his Instagram account, showing a pole with messy electrical wiring in Bangkok -- a familiar sight to us all -- led to a lightning response from officials.
On the right track
Business, Chadamas Chinmaneevong, Published on 27/04/2015
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is using its "2015 Discover Thainess" campaign to lure foreign tourists to some hidden gems — 12 provinces most people miss on their trips here.
Mavericks meet their match
Life, Published on 22/09/2014
» The winners of the SEA Write Awards, the region's most distinguished literary prize, will be announced early next month, the category to be judged in this year's competition being the short story. In the run-up to that glittering event, we talk to the six Thai finalists, all unconventional individuals in their own way, asking them about their work, their favourite authors and why they prefer to express themselves in the short-story format.
Flash floods hit the South – again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/01/2012
» Floods in the South tend to come and go quickly, but unfortunately for the victims, they have been increasing in frequency and intensity.