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Break the mould
Oped, Postbag, Published on 07/05/2022
» Re: "Dove seeks to end forced haircuts," (BP, May 6).
A beautiful word of caution
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/12/2021
» As part of the 2021 UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) competition, artists were allowed to create paintings without restrictions in terms of imagination and ingenuity since there was no specific theme. The results were rewarding. The winner of UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) in the established artist category, Vachira Kornthong, created a mixed media on canvas painting, Land Of Happiness, which depicts the hidden beauty and abundant happiness found in nature. Land Of Happiness stood out with its use of vibrant colours combined with a fabric applique technique. The message of nature conservation that the artwork implies also touched viewers.
From the streets to the studio
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/04/2021
» At 31, contemporary artist Kantapon "Gongkan" Metheekul's artwork has received global acclaim befitting his multifaceted talents. A recent golden opportunity to showcase his inspiring work in the United States with the exhibition, "The Tip Of The Iceberg", serves as icing on the cake.
RBSO presents the Romantics
Life, Published on 31/08/2020
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya will perform the "RBSO Classical Concert No.2" at Thailand Cultural Centre's Small Hall, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Thursday Sept 3 at 7.30pm.
Banana republic
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/03/2020
» The road leading to Ban Neon Kum in Bang Krathum district in Phitsanulok is quiet. Along the road are farmlands consisting mostly of banana plantations. For more than a century, locals in Bang Krathum have grown the fruit for producing sun-dried bananas -- known as kluay tak in Thai. Kluay tak is a Geographical Indication (GI) product of Bang Krathum. About 4,000 tonnes of kluay tak are produced yearly.
The sweet life
Muse, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/06/2018
» Baking brownies, no matter how yummy, didn't really give Nalat Chiravirakul a sweet life because of the uncertainty of online orders, with her parents concerned about her survival in e-commerce and pursual of a culinary career.
Carving out history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/03/2017
» Their skilful hands focused on art pieces they were creating, and their eyes were locked on the details. Their hearts, apparently, were with HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away on Oct 13 last year. At the Fine Arts Department's Office of Traditional Arts in Nakhon Pathom, two groups of 20 men and women from all walks of life brought out their best during a recent audition where the office recruited volunteers to help official artisans build a royal urn and coffin and sculpt statues for decorating the royal crematorium.
Scuba diving & underwater archaeology
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2013
» Passionate about history, Pornnatcha prepared from an early age for this exciting career that combines diving under the sea with archaeology.
Fine Arts: Stop courthouse demolition
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2013
» The Department of Fine Arts has filed a complaint with police seeking to halt the ongoing demolition of the Supreme Court buildings.