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Our pick of the best alien and monster films out now
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» Alien: Romulus is now in cinemas. The much-awaited science fiction horror film is directed by Fede Álvarez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rodo Sayagues. The movie stars Cailee Spaeny (Civil War, Priscilla, On The Basis Of Sex), David Jonsson (Industry, Deep State) and Archie Renaux (Morbius, The Greatest Beer Run Ever).
Faces of courage
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/05/2024
» Si Leeya knew he had fallen prey to leprosy at the age of 15. Overwhelmed by fear of social stigma, he decided to run away from home.
South Korean series Moving shines with a star cast
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 14/05/2024
» Last week, South Korean series Moving won the Grand Prize in the television series category at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards. The 20-episode series follows three high school students with superhuman abilities trying to keep a low profile in fear that their true potential will be exposed. However, as a mysterious organisation starts hunting them down one by one, their quiet lives turn upside down and their superhuman parents must step in.
Small yet big
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/11/2023
» Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, residents of Jalandhar in northern India were never able to see the Himalayas as the view of the mountain range -- even in close proximity -- had always been clouded by air impurities. However, after traffic pollution dissipated following lockdowns, the Himalayas suddenly came into view, unveiling mountain peaks that had otherwise been unfamiliar to residents.
Soft power sells best when not force-fed
Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/08/2023
» South Korea knows how to sell its products. Apart from K-entertainment, the country has also popularised K-merchandise through pop culture. From fried chicken and ramyeon cup noodles to egg drop sandwiches and soju, instant coffee and dietary supplements, we have seen countless products from South Korea in series and movies successfully create a huge customer base in Thailand.
For children, food should be equal
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/05/2023
» Food -- how it is prepared and consumed -- can be a reflection of social status. A commonly available ingredient cooked in lower- or middle-class kitchens can be seen as mediocre, but the same thing prepared by a renowned chef and served in a star-studded restaurant can be a symbol of wealth.
Catch some Cannes on Netflix
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 02/07/2021
» The French resort of Cannes is buzzing again as the 2021 Cannes Film Festival returns next Tuesday.
Staying healthy at home
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 04/05/2021
» Besides her fear of the novel coronavirus that has infected over 70,000 Thais so far, Ploy* feels anxious every time she steps onto a weight scale.
Presidential portrayals on the big and small screens
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 11/11/2020
» US President-elect Joe Biden finally gained victory over Donald Trump. After his inauguration ceremony in January, he will officially become the 46th president of the United States and the oldest person ever to be elected to lead the White House.
The consequences of sugar
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/08/2020
» About 50% of Thai schoolchildren suffer from dental health issues, with the worst facing five-year-olds where 70% of their milk teeth are found to be decayed, according to figures from the Sweet Enough Network under the Bureau of Dental Health, the Department of Health.