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Retaking the stage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/03/2026
» True Academy Fantasia, better known as AF, was a pioneer of 24-hour reality television in Thailand. The programme was produced by acquiring the rights of La Academia in Mexico. AF was officially launched as UBC Academy in 2004.
Fragile strength
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/02/2026
» Naraphat Sakarthornsap has been interested in flowers since he was a child. When he was a primary student, he spent a summer break at his aunt's house in Surin. He liked to look through his aunt's botany books and remember the names of the plants and flowers. When he went to market, people were surprised that he could recognise a plant like nom maeo.
Creative resilience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2026
» Bangkok Design Week 2026 returned for its ninth year last month. This year, BKKDW2026 claims that, the festival is a systematic platform driving the city-level creative economy. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event asserts that designing is a practical tool which must be applied to elevate standards, create new opportunities and forge new pathways for survival of the city, the economy and Thai businesses.
Minimalist monsters
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/01/2026
» To celebrate the festive season, Central Embassy collaborated with Sticky Monster Lab (SML), a multidisciplinary creative studio from Seoul, South Korea, to create decorations and installations titled “Funny Little Mess: Season Of Giving” which is being displayed until Jan 4.
Setting the record straight
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Last month, a teaser interview about cow's milk on the Woody Avenger talk show, founded by host Woody Milintachinda, became a controversy because influencer guests raised many questions about the quality of cow milk produced in Thailand.
The beat goes on
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Many traditional performances have lost popularity because they fail to adapt with the times. Molam is an excellent example of an Isan performing art that has incorporated modern features with traditional characteristics and remains popular today.
BACC goes local
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2025
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a well-known as an art centre in Bangkok. This year, it launched the Local Networking Project to provide a platform for artists from other regions besides the capital. The project involves fieldwork in various locations across the country. Artists have the opportunity to explore local legends, folktales, unrecorded histories and contemporary community lifestyles.
The art of rebirth
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/09/2025
» When Thirasak Tanapatanakul was worldwide co-chairman and chief creative officer at an advertising agency, his creativity led the agency to win many prestigious international awards including the Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils and Clio Awards.
Onew to perform in Bangkok this weekend
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/09/2025
» This week, two Korean events are in the spotlight -- a solo concert by SHINee vocalist Onew and the Netflix series Beyond The Bar.
Recipe for change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/09/2025
» When Weerapon Wongtawan, founder of Lukyang Studio, was selected by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture to work with a community enterprise in Phetchaburi, he redesigned the packaging of their traditional rice crackers and suggested they be made in smaller sizes.