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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Songkran feasting!
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/04/2021
» The Thai New Year is upon us and there's no better way to celebrate than to gather some family and friends around a dining table for a good meal. Whether it's buffets or khao chae s, here are some of our picks on where you should go for some delicious lunches or dinners this Songkran.
Asean on screen
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 02/09/2020
» Ahead of the BAFF featuring Southeast Asian movies plus Chinese and Japanese titles, Life spoke with two filmmakers about their work
Indian diaspora bridging two nations
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/01/2020
» The Indian diaspora has been present in Thailand for over 150 years and now as their descendants enter a fifth generation, they continue to serve as an important bridge between both nations.
Asean films receive special showcase
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/07/2018
» The riches of Southeast Asian stories and images are celebrated at the 4th Bangkok Asean Film Festival, which opens tonight at SF CentralWorld and runs until Sunday. Hosted by the Thai Ministry of Culture, this year's edition marks the 51st anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the regional body whose primary mission is economics and which increasingly pays more heed to cultural promotion.
Songkran hot spots throughout Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 13/04/2018
» If last year's Songkran was a blast, just imagine what it will be like this year when the fun-filled festival kicks off today.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 11/02/2017
» 1. Before the main event of Art Auction For Refugees on March 11 at Moca (Museum of Contemporary Art), which will raise funds as part of UNHCR's global "Nobody Left Outside Campaign" to support 2 million refugees in 12 countries, pop by to check out the art pieces being showcased at the Lifestyle Hall, Siam Paragon's 2nd floor, from Feb 15–19. The exhibition opens on Feb 15 at 4pm with speeches and a 40-minute dhamma talk by the Venerable Phra Maha Vudhijaya Vajiramedhi, who is helping organise the event and a tour of the art exhibition.
M2F brings Songkran to CentralWorld
Life, Published on 08/04/2015
» In what has become an annual fun-filled event, M2F, Post Publishing's free daily newspaper, is throwing the "M2F Presents Bangkok Songkran Festival 2015 @ CentralWorld" party.
Sumo comes to Siam
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/02/2012
» Centralworld will play host to the country’s first ever sumo competition this Friday and Saturday.