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Boosting the Northeast
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2025
» To further develop the creative economy in the Northeast, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen province and Alliances teamed up to create the Isan Creative Festival under the theme "Isan Soul Proud". The festival is presented through three industries -- entertainment and content; handicrafts, arts and design; and food.
Green inventions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/02/2025
» Awareness of environmental issues has driven the trend of producing environmentally-friendly products. Following in this light, Thailand Inventors' Day 2025, which was organised by the National Research Council of Thailand and held from Feb 2-6, showcased eco-friendly products made to save the environment. Here are three outstanding products that were on display.
Powerful works at the Biennale
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/01/2025
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2024 has embraced the theme "Nurture Gaia". Inspired by Mother Earth, this year's Biennale explores contemporary themes such as anthropology, collectivism, ecology, feminism, and the politics of time and place.
Sustainable innovations
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/08/2023
» In collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, the National Research Council of Thailand organised the Thailand Research Expo 2023 which presents over 1,000 research projects from now until Friday. This event takes place at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, under the theme "Driving Research Towards A New Economy And Sustainable Development Of Thailand".
Macramé magic
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/07/2023
» Nichanan A-ngi was one of the many thousands of hotel employees laid off during the Covid-19 pandemic. Unusually, the 31-year-old former receptionist spent her unplanned free time learning macramé, the art of using knots to create decorative items with textiles. And Nichanan’s mother and friends certainly did not anticipate her taking macramé seriously and transforming it into a business, Macrame by Nicha.
Turning art into cash
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/12/2022
» People travel to Bangkok for many reasons such as shopping, nightlife, street food and restaurants, and cultural attractions. With a goal to add more charm to the capital, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched the campaign "Colorful Bangkok" in which art is used as a medium to attract tourists.
Keeping the tradition alive
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/11/2022
» Due to her interest in northern handicrafts, textile artist Kanchalee Ngamdamronk worked with an artisan from Lamphun and one from the Lisu ethnic group. Their collaborative work resulted in the exhibition "Polychrome".
Inspiring youth to get creative
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/08/2021
» Even though Thailand has a good reputation for arts and crafts, its basketry industry has an image of unstylish designs. To encourage the young generation to become interested in arts and crafts, the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (Sacit) and JSL Global Media teamed up to launch a reality competition show titled Sacict War Craft on Amarin TV starting Aug 7. In the show, five teams of young designers compete to create weaving product designs. Vachara Vaewuthinand, who is on the board of directors and a production consultant at JSL Global Media, said creating Sacict War Craft was a challenge.
Saving dying traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/09/2020
» Khru Veera Meemuan learned how to make traditional leather puppets as a junior high school student. Back then, he was taught how to perforate leather puppets and learned how to perform khon -- the Thai traditional masked dance -- making him well equipped in performing the shadow play with melodious ancient narration.
Modernising old traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/07/2020
» In Chinese tradition, people always honour their deceased family members by burning joss paper as an offering to their ancestors on special holidays and at family gatherings. The belief is that burning joss paper will bring prosperity to their ancestors in life after death. While the intention is honourable, the practice has contributed to the growing problem of air pollution.