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Holier than thou
Life, Pattara Danutra, Published on 13/03/2013
» Thailand calls itself a Buddhist country, but we should be regarded as a land of ironies as well. Occasionally, we hear news about public anger against a foreign commercial that juxtaposes the image of the Lord Buddha with some improper objects, like shoes, or with half-naked women. Meanwhile, we see a large number of collectors appreciating Buddhist amulets on sale along Bangkok's dirty footpaths.
Warp into art
Life, Pattara Danutra, Published on 05/09/2012
» Besides its role as a haven of antique shops, the strip on Charoen Krung Road around the General Post Office was once a locale of leading contemporary art galleries.