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Theatres of politics
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 02/12/2020
» Last month was apparently a month of theatre politics. At the height of political unrest due to ongoing protests and gatherings, two university productions staged biographical plays and poetry-driven body movements. Meanwhile, the Bangkok Theatre Festival was also the host of political satires and parodies.
Thai movies ride the Euro circuit
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 29/01/2016
» The new year starts with a slate of new Thai films -- and some older ones -- which are already making rounds at the European film festival circuit which began this week.
Art under stress
Life, Published on 02/12/2015
» Life's critics take a look at how artists in different fields reflected upon Thailand's political situation over the past 18 months — or why they chose not to.
The truth behind the facade
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 15/10/2015
» At a time when freedom of expression is becoming increasingly constrained, whether one is just an internet user, a filmmaker or an activist, experimental theatre troupe B-Floor is as relentless as ever. After Ornanong Thaisriwong's solo performance Bang La Merd earlier this year was attended by military officers, B-Floor is back under the directorial helm of Teerawat Mulvilai in Manoland.
American temple boy
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/09/2010
» A young American temple boy has been attracting attention in the old Rattanakosin area.