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Park Shin-hye stands out in Undercover Miss Hong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Award-winning actress Park Shin-hye returns to Netflix with the series Undercover Miss Hong.
More than just superstition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation, so family members of all ages usually participate in rituals to dispel misfortune.
Reforming Thai cinema
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/06/2024
» It has been eight months since the National Soft Power Strategy Committee was established under the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Meanwhile, the Thai film industry, supported by the Thailand Creative Culture Agency, has not seen any significant changes.
Faith and fortune
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/05/2024
» Mazu, a Chinese sea goddess, is believed to grant wishes. Hence, people visit the Mazu Shrine (Chao Mae Tubtim Shrine) in Lhong 1919, the historic Bangkok riverfront area, to pray.
Tales from the river
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2024
» In 1986, veteran artist Vorasan Supap was a freshman at the Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic Arts at Silpakorn University. He and his classmates lived together in their rented house next to Klong Bangkok Noi.
Latest from the world of Korean entertainment
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/02/2024
» Here are the latest updates from K-celebrities this week. First, Seo In-guk, a singer-songwriter and actor, will hold his first fan meeting in Thailand on March 9. Second, two renowned actors, Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik, portray doctors who encounter mental health issues in the TV drama Doctor Slump on Netflix.
An art renaissance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/12/2023
» In 2023, Thailand's art industry continued to grow. Among the numerous events held nationwide, Adulaya Hoontrakul, director of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), highlighted three significant exhibitions: "Colorful Bangkok", "Thailand Biennale Chiang Rai 2023" and "Womanifesto: Flowing Connections".
Uniting the world through art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/09/2022
» The third edition of Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) 2022 is set to return from Oct 22 to Feb 23. Under the theme of "Chaos: Calm", BAB will showcase over 200 art pieces by 73 artists from 35 countries at 12 venues in Bangkok including Wat Pho, Wat Arun, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Museum Siam, JWD Art Space and CentralWorld.
Not for decoration
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/08/2022
» To raise awareness of the importance of collecting in the Thai art ecosystem, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) held the exhibition "Crossover: The Unveiled Collection" in 2005. The exhibition presented a collection of Thai artworks by local and international collectors. This year, in collaboration with the Thai Art Collector Association (TACA), BACC presents "Crossover II: The Nature Of Relationships", which showcases 72 paintings from 11 organisations and 10 private collectors.
The best protection
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/05/2022
» Child car seats are designed to protect children from injuries or death or at the very least reduce injuries during vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, many Thais, including some healthcare workers, are not aware of the importance of these seats.