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Tearing down the automotive industry
Business, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 29/04/2019
» Every company has a competitor -- and within the automotive industry, competition is fierce. Some 14 major companies control more than 60 car brands around the world, and independent automakers like Tesla, VinFast and China's "big four" are shaking up the industry.
Pushing the limits
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 29/03/2019
» Towering inside the 4th-floor studio of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre are tall ceramic structures, giant gravity-defying vessels, and impossibly large porcelain vases that any porcelain fanatic would marvel at.
Girls just wanna make movies
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 08/03/2019
» The movie industry has always been a men's club. Take a look at Hollywood. Last year, only 8% of the top 250 grossing films in the US domestic box office were directed by women. And though no official statistics are available, the Thai movie scene has also long been a male-dominated campsite.
Beat the abusers
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/02/2019
» According to the World Health Organization, one out of three women experiences physical and/or sexual violence by an intimate partner at some point in her life. It's a widespread and silent epidemic -- especially in Thailand, where domestic violence is viewed as a normal part of society and culture.
Something in the air
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/02/2019
» Akkarawin Krairiksh wasn’t at all surprised by the toxic smog blanketing Thailand’s major cities these past weeks. For him, it was a long time coming.
Digital magic
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 26/12/2018
» When Miguel Chevalier started out as a digital artist three decades ago, it never crossed his mind that he'd ever be exhibiting his works in a faraway country like Thailand. Regarded as the mastermind and pioneer of digital and virtual arts, Chevalier had to overcome multiple obstacles in order to push the boundaries of art and art history.
Seeking the past
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/06/2018
» Narrow alleyways, ancient houses, mansions of bygone aristocrats, temples and mosques, shrines and churches in the old town: The vintage craze has brought about a proliferation of speciality tourism, and it's enjoying huge popularity while promoting history lessons.
A unique bond
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 21/05/2018
» If Zack Blackmon Jr were to tell you that he's a direct descendant of the original Siamese Twins Eng and Chang Bunker, there's no way you'd believe him. White skinned, blue eyed and with a delightfully thick North Carolinian accent, Blackmon Jr, 67, is surprisingly in fact, the great-great grandson of Eng.
Creatively innovative
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 20/04/2018
» Thailand pushes ahead in its attempts to be a leader in design and lifestyle products. Hoping to attract more business and show off the Kingdom's design potential, the Department of International Trade Department (DITP) -- known for organising some of the region's biggest lifestyle trade fairs -- is hosting its second "Style Bangkok Fair" until Monday, considered to be the largest lifestyle trade fair in Southeast Asia.
Taking it to the streets
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/04/2018
» In the past two months, Sathon's Bangkok CityCity Gallery played host to "SOS" -- a series of large-scale installations, original paintings and video installations by members of street-art troupe Souled Out Studios.