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The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Art events that made 2024
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2024
» The Year of the Dragon marked another 12 months of continued growth for the Thai art industry. Here are significant events that took place in 2024.
The future is now
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/02/2024
» At KMITL Innovation Expo 2024 this weekend offers an impressive deep dive into the forefront of technological advancements in the country.
Soulful trips
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/08/2023
» When mentioning spiritual tourism, people think about visiting sacred places and obtaining objects that bring fortune. However, spiritual trips created by Sook -- an enterprise from the Thai Health Promotion Foundation -- were designed to help travellers learn about Thai art, architecture and the meaning of symbols that adorn various places. The activities are specifically tailored for travellers and aim to enhance their knowledge and discover their inner selves.
Preserving local traditions
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/03/2023
» Since Phetchaburi and Songkhla have an abundance of sugar palm trees, people recognise these two provinces for their palm sugar products. When local ingredient expert Anusorn Tipayanon and community architect Jantrarat Jantaratippalukit visited Pattani, they were surprised to see the palm sugar production process there. After trying wak or krachae (liquor made from palm sugar) in Panare, Anusorn came up with the idea to create the exhibition "Soul/Sweet" which depicts products made from palm sugar.
Powered by passion
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/04/2022
» At the exhibition "Bangkok Model Railway 2022", train enthusiasts can enjoy model trains from different countries, such as the high-speed Amtrak Acela from the United States, a diesel locomotive from the Deutsche Reichsbahn in Germany, and a diesel-electric from Alsthom in France. These trains run on landscapes that include railway stations, cities, bridges and tunnels. Some railway stations are miniature replicas of real places such as Hua Hin and Baden–Baden in Germany.
Finding inspiration in cyberspace
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/08/2021
» The large role technology plays in society is reflected in the number of gadgets people are dependent on. In the art industry, not only is technology used as a tool for artistic creation, it also triggers inspiration.
Highlights of Thailand's art scene in 2020
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2020
» Like other industries, everything related to the art industry, from museums, art festivals, art fairs, galleries and more took a hiatus during the pandemic lockdown. However, after the lockdown was lifted, the country's art scene started to get a little more vibrant. Even Thailand's largest art festivals, Bangkok Art Biennale, returned.
Escape to Bangkok Art Biennale
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/06/2020
» While art events in many countries have been postponed or cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangkok Art Biennale 2020, or BAB 2020, is set to return from Oct 29 to Jan 31.
Depart with art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/03/2020
» With the return of the Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 (BAB), which will kick off in October, the curatorial team recently unveiled some details regarding the first line-up of 16 participating local and international artists. The complete line-up will feature 85 artists from more than 40 countries.