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The ninja way
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/07/2025
» Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, the Japanese manga Naruto has been popular since it was first published in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 1999. The manga follows the story of orphan boy Naruto Uzumaki who overcomes deadly battles with rivals and confronts his past to become Hokage (chief) of Konoha no Sato (Hidden Leaf Village).
Journey to B-612
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Katherine Amatavivadhana, co-founder and head of creation at Mad Motion Studio, first read The Little Prince -- the classic children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry -- at the age of 10. She thought the character was cute but did not appreciate the storyline.
Beauty as a curse
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/02/2025
» Notable artist Yuree Kensaku is often inspired to create from observing obstacles in life. Her latest exhibition, "The Mansion Of Plates", was inspired by the idea that beauty is a curse.
Choi Jin-hyuk to meet fans in Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/11/2024
» This Saturday, fans of Choi Jin-hyuk can meet him at "2024 Choi Jin-hyuk Fan-Con Tour In Bangkok". Organised by 247 Entertainment, the event will take place at Aksra Theatre King Power.
Carving memories
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/03/2024
» Childhood is the most memorable time for many people and this is what three artists, Chanathip Chuenbumroong, Napol Isaracheewa and Toon Kaewkerd, turned to find inspiration to create wood carvings displayed at the exhibition "…With A Time Capsule".
Preserving local culture
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/04/2023
» Created by Rush Pleansuk, the mythology of the goddess Mekhala being chased by the thunder deity Ramasura is depicted through nang yai, or a grand shadow play, at the art exhibition "Ramasura". Rush is best known as the winner of the 2019 Designer of the Year award from the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce. He is also a co-founder of the design company Sumphat Gallery, and the architecture company Sumphat Space. The artist confessed that although he works on design for a living, his true passion is art.
Exploring the dark corners
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/08/2022
» Stepping into Room 248 in River City Bangkok, visitors will find themselves in a fantasy garden, which is actually the large bedroom of a girl, Yindee. Around the black and white garden, visitors will see Yindee's cute and extraordinary animal friends such as the isolated bat Louise, the three-headed serpent Samuel, the singing dove Whitney, and Tommy, the rabbit who competes in a race. The intriguing garden bedroom is the art exhibition "Yindee's Mysterious Friends" by Faan.Peeti.
Still unlocking life's mysteries
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/09/2020
» One of the most translated books available in over 300 languages, The Little Prince is one of the world's bestselling novellas. Written by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince tells the story of a prince who lives on an Asteroid called B 612 and travels to other planets where he meets and questions six different people -- a king, a conceited man, a tippler, a businessman, a lamplighter and a geographer, before arriving on Earth.
Eradicating abuse
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/09/2020
» Phanchita Thanaweekittichot, editor-in-chief and translator at Mangmoom Book, broke into tears while reading the Taiwanese children's book Butterfly And Duoduo's Little Secret by Chia-Hui Hsin. She was devastated by the memory of an unpleasant experience she thought she had already forgotten.
Music for the ages
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/04/2020
» Olran "Wanyai" Chujai was one of the busiest singers in town with a tightly packed schedule. This busy schedule led to meeting singer Nichaphat "Praewa" Chatchaipholrat, who soon after tested positive for Covid-19. Though a test confirmed that Wanyai did not contract the virus, he had to undergo a second test soon after taking a photograph with a fan who later posted online about her positive test result. Fortunately, Wanyai is still negative.