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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.
Couch surfing
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 30/07/2021
» Most of us dream of walking down the aisle -- the airplane one -- and the awkwardness that comes with trying to find your seat while avoiding people putting their bags in the overhead bins.
Shifting surfaces
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/04/2020
» Different surfaces of objects have different impacts on different people. At an art exhibition titled "#Surface" by Bangkok University Gallery, eight artists and designers interpret "surface" in their own way and use a variety of media and materials to convey their ideas.
Blame it on Justin Bieber
Life, Published on 29/05/2019
» A large sign warns motorists that Iceland's Fjadrargljufur canyon is closed to visitors but drivers keep on coming down the narrow gravel road. A ranger at a roadblock has to explain why no one can pass: The vulnerable landscape cannot sustain more visitors.
King gives funds for Pabuk damage
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/01/2019
» Revenue from the royally initiated winter fair running under the banner "Un Ai Rak Khlai Khwam Nao" will be allocated to support efforts to restore the damage dealt by Tropical Storm Pabuk in southern Thailand from Friday to Sunday.
Nun the wiser
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 27/05/2018
» How wonderful to be back in the Land of Smiles after my week-long sojourn to Italy, as documented in this column last week.
Top 5 social media stories of the year
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 30/12/2017
» The influence of social media on society today is of profound importance, and 2017 was no exception. This past year was one when netizens widely used social media platforms to scrutinise matters of public interest. Below are the top five news stories of the year that spread online mostly through social media initially in a much faster and wider manner before the mainstream media picked up and pursued them.
Voices of their generation
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 04/08/2017
» Documentary filmmaker Nontawat Numbenchapol has a knack for exploring the voices and fragility of young people -- in different places and societal contexts.
No, really, Big Brother is watching
News, Alan Dawson, Published on 25/06/2017
» The Big Three of International Computing have convinced tens of millions of customers to spy on themselves. Considering this, what's the big deal when the government listens in too -- well, apart from the going-to-jail part -- at least?
Primed for pillow talk
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 25/06/2017
» Moving at a glacial pace, Cigarettes After Sex's eponymous debut album is subdued but deeply evocative in its lust and lingering sense of infatuation.