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University students express their grief through art
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 20/10/2016
» After the most fearful news to Thai people became real last Thursday, grief has spread fast across the land. As citizens express sorrow through mourning, wearing black and general solemnity, students at Silpakorn University, the country's leading university in the arts, decided to deal with the moment by turning their deep emotion into stunning nine portraits of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The next wave
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 06/10/2016
» South Korea knows best how to capture the Thai heart, and the Thai market. Their export of cultural commodities over the decade has been exceptional in different media, from K-pop music to TV series (in both historical and contemporary styles), from movies to cuisine. Now they want to shift the spotlight to Korean books.
Book some time at Think Space
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 20/07/2016
» Take note book shoppers, it's time to check out Think Space B2S, a massive, newly-opened book store at CentralFestival EastVille. The location may be somewhat remote from the city centre -- on Pradit Manutham Road -- but the 3,000m² store is packed with bookish stuff to ensure that you might discover something that sparks your inspiration.
Buppa's back for another instalment of fun
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 29/04/2016
» Buppa Arigato is the new film by Yuthlert Sippapak after a couple of years in hiatus. This is the latest in the Buppa series, a well-known horror film that began with Buppa Ratree in 2003. Mixing ghost stories with comedy and even feminism, the film focuses on the story of Buppa, a woman who commits suicide in her apartment after she's betrayed by her lover. She then becomes a vengeful spirit that haunts people in the apartment.
The alchemists
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 26/04/2016
» Two musicians mix regional sounds of the North and Northeast with Western influences to create a unique vibe.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 05/03/2016
» 1 Underwater is a whole new world to many people. But for photographer Nat Sumanatemeya, it’s a part of his life. With over 20 years of experience, Nat has travelled to many oceans and collected photos of the world beneath. This is his first time gathering masterpieces in a photo book, Okeanos, which will be launched on Thursday at 6pm at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The exhibition will be displayed until March 27. Fans of aquatic creatures should definitely not miss it.
Wearing different hats
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 16/02/2016
» There was a time when Krissada Sukosol Clapp was known as "Noi Wong Pru", referring to his status as a frontman of an early 2000s indie rock band. There was another period when he was known as Kriss, the creative director of The Siam Hotel, his family business. But in the past few years, people have started to recognise this wiry man, whose nickname is Noi, as a film actor. In his latest motion picture role, Krissada both gets to act and sing: Luk Thung Signature, in cinemas now, is a musical featuring five intertwining love stories, all connected by luk thung country music.
All's good in love and concerts
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 05/01/2016
» Last year was considered a banner year for concert fans in Thailand. We had One Direction, Jason Mraz, Katy Perry, The Script, Big Bang, Muse and Bon Jovi, all brought in by BEC-Tero.
Retro grade
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/12/2015
» Charoen Krung Road, Thailand's first road completed in 1864, was once a hub of prosperity, rich with money, culture and diversity. Now in 2015, the road that runs past the Old City, along the river all the way to Thanon Tok, has enjoyed an urban revival. Once home to expats, embassies, religious and ethnic communities and shophouses, the road and its many sois have now been enlivened by a younger vibe, from Maitri Chit Road near Yaowarat (Chinatown) to the galleries in mid-Charoen Krung.
The music collector's paradise
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 07/10/2015
» Instant access and portability fall at the heart of the music business in this digital era. But of course, the vinyl has staged a spectacular comeback over the last seven years, in the US, Europe and Thailand as well.