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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.
Let there be light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/08/2025
» Song Wat is a unique neighbourhood that blends historical and cultural charm with the modern vibes of new establishments. Until Saturday, this neighbourhood is being illuminated by Awakening Song Wat 2025, an inaugural light and digital art festival organised by Awakening Festivals. The famous festival brings light to small alleys and hidden corners, offering fresh perspectives of this historic district.
A hidden talent
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/02/2025
» An old leather album with 143 black-and-white photographs by MC Subhasvasti Svasti, known as Tan Chin, was found in a tin box amid many other heirlooms in his grandson's home. Renowned photographer Manit Sriwanichpoom was surprised by the album's discovery, which has both artistic and historical value.
The rise of Thai art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» When Christie's -- a renowned auction house -- began its operation in Bangkok in 1998, some 90% of its revenue came from selling luxury items and 10% from artwork as there were few art collectors at the time. Back then, Christie's aimed to auction state assets following the Tom Yum Kung economic crisis.
Redefining art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/01/2025
» S.E.A. Focus, a platform and marketplace for contemporary Southeast Asian art, returned for its seventh edition and will run until Jan 26 at Tanjong Pager Distripark in Singapore. Organised by STPI -- Creative Workshop & Gallery and commissioned by the National Arts Council, Singapore, SEA Focus is one of the highlights of Singapore Art Week, the pinnacle of Southeast Asia's visual arts season.
Curing loneliness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/11/2024
» Studies have shown that loneliness and isolation can have a negative health impact, comparable to risks associated with smoking up to 15 cigarettes or drinking six glasses of alcohol per day.
House Samyan to screen HK films
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/10/2023
» In collaboration with Create Hong Kong, Hong Kong Film Development Fund and Asian Film Awards Academy, House Cinema presents a film festival and exhibition titled "Next Generation: Emerging Directors Exhibition & Hong Kong Film Gala Presentation". The event aims to introduce Thai moviegoers to contemporary Hong Kong films created by emerging filmmakers.
Reflections of Hong Kong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/06/2022
» In response to the improving Covid-19 situation in many countries and relaxed preventive measures, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) introduced the campaign "Arts In Hong Kong" as part of Art Basel to promote the city as an international culture destination.
Helping hands in the Himalayas
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/02/2022
» A physician is one of the most respected careers, but like others, they also face difficulties. In a new book titled Himalai Tong Klub Pai Fung (Himalayan Health Exchange II) published by Salmon Books, Dr Kamphee Sruamsiri, a freelance emergency physician, wrote about his identity crisis which led him to participate in the Himalayan Health Exchange (HHE), a medical service that brings international healthcare professionals and students to treat people who live in remote areas of the Indian Himalayas and Indo-Tibetan borderlands.
Explore a world of Hong Kong classics
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/10/2020
» Mongkol Cinema is teaming up with Major Cineplex, SF Cinema and House Samyan to screen five movies directed by Wong Kar-wai -- an acclaimed film director from Hong Kong -- at "The World Of Wong Kar-wai's Retrospective Festival".