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Chasing the unreachable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 90s, the art exhibition "Contemporary Art In Asia: Traditions/Tensions", curated by guest curator, Apinan Poshyananda, displayed artworks created by many artists from Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and India. The exhibition was showcased in three locations in New York City.
Sho Shibuya's mindful art comes to Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/12/2025
» New York based artist Sho Shibuya uses the Bangkok Post as a canvas for his artwork, which is on show at the new contemporary art museum Dib Bangkok.
Prehistoric pride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/09/2025
» Piriya Vachajitpan, the founder of Museum Pier, has been interested in dinosaur fossils and prehistoric animals since he was a high school student in the US. Piriya saved money from his part-time job as a dishwasher in the school cafeteria to travel to view dinosaur exhibitions and fairs in many American cities. It was an eye-opening experience which encouraged him to collect fossils.
Food safety under scrutiny
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/09/2025
» Although fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, people are also aware that they may contain harmful residues due to the use of pesticides.
Blueprint for global success
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/07/2025
» The Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) was established as a result of the success of Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), which develops cultural and entertainment content that can achieve global influence and lead to economic benefits. THACCA aims to drive Thailand's creative economy in 14 industries including film, TV series, festivals, art and sports.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
Curating the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/05/2025
» Located in Nakhon Pathom, the Thai Film Archive is a government agency which preserves national cultural heritage and promotes films and videos. To attract new audiences, the organisation is currently holding the exhibition "Archival Time On Our Retina", which is an expedition through archives that reveal a kaleidoscope of perspectives within society, culture and political fluctuation.
Bangkok dangerous
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2025
» On March 28, a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and its cataclysmic shockwaves reached Bangkok, causing the State Audit Office building to collapse. Since most Thais lack an understanding about earthquakes, the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and Chulalongkorn University organised forums to provide knowledge to the public.
Bigger and better
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/02/2025
» Bangkok Design Week 2025 (BKKDW2025) has returned with a new schedule as the annual event, which usually runs for nine days, has been extended to 16 days this year, from Feb 8-23.
The visible threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2025
» Late last month, Bangkok was ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir. The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok reached 188 and PM2.5 was as high as 108 µg/m³, indicating unhealthy air quality.