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Uncle Boonmee at 10
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/05/2020
» Rumour had spread early that morning that the Thai film would win big that night. How big? We daren't dream. The runner-up prize maybe? The Cannes grapevine, in those embryonic days of Facebook and Twitter, was fairly dependable but not downright on the money. It gives you the shape but never the details. The Thai film "will definitely win something", said one of my supposedly well-connected friends, accompanied by a speculative wink.
Uncle let us down
News, Postbag, Published on 16/08/2020
» Did Uncle Tu (the prime minister) do anything he said he would do?
Public prefer 'anti-Uncle' run
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2020
» A poll found that more Thais support the run to seek the ouster of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha than a rival event scheduled on the same date to show support for the prime minister.
All eyes on Uncle Sam
Business, Published on 25/01/2021
» A new dawn has begun on American soil after Joe Biden was inaugurated as president on Jan 20, with many hoping the new administration will not make America great again by imposing tit-for-tat tariffs, tweeting carelessly and explicitly promoting xenophobia.
Uncle Sam wants culture vultures
Life, Published on 11/11/2021
» The US embassy is calling for proposals for the "US Ambassadors Fund For Cultural Preservation (AFCP) 2022 Grants Program". The deadline for the submission of concept notes is Nov 28.
Thai Film Archive recalls Uncle Boonmee
Life, Published on 28/05/2020
» To mark the 10th anniversary of the film Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, and its historic Palme d'Or win at the Cannes Film Festival 2010, the Thai Film Archive is hosting a special live talk with director Apichatpong Weerasethakul to be broadcast at the archive's Facebook page, today at 4pm.
What has uncle Tu done wrong?
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/10/2020
» A Twitter account belonging to the Prime Minister Operations Center (@PMOC10) last Saturday shared eight pictures of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha along with a question that goes, "What has PM Uncle Tu done wrong?". The question is obviously asked in a passive-aggressive and I-feel-underappreciated tone. These pictures seem to be a protest against criticism of his governance and response to throngs of people who have come out to protest against him.
3 Times We "Misheard" Uncle Tu
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 11/10/2019
» It seems like our PM Prayut Chan-o-cha is always on a self-explaining campaign for controversial statements he has made. He claimed his quotes are often misconstrued by the media. In his defence, I've provided "two" versions for each his recent quotes and let you be the judge whether we misunderstood him or not.
Public keener on 'anti-Uncle' run
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2020
» A poll found that more Thais support the run to seek the ouster of Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha than a rival event scheduled on the same date to show support for the prime minister.
Comedian Uncle Kom dies at 63
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/05/2021
» Popular comedian "Kom Chauncheun" died yesterday morning aged 63, 18 days after he was diagnosed with Covid-19.