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Pretty vacant
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/01/2026
» As far as cop thrillers go, The Rip checks a lot of familiar boxes. It's gritty, it's propulsive -- at least in theory -- and it clearly wants to position itself as a throwback to those older, morally murky crime dramas about corrupt cops and fractured loyalties.
The long search for the truth
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/12/2024
» On Dec 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up after a joyful family Christmas to discover their youngest child, six-year-old JonBenét, missing. A chilling ransom note had been left downstairs. Later that day, John Ramsey discovered his daughter's body in the basement, exposing the horrific truth -- JonBenét had not been kidnapped but was sexually assaulted and brutally murdered in her own home.
Remembering Akira Toriyama
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/03/2024
» Last Sunday marked a sombre day for manga enthusiasts as news spread of the passing of Japanese icon Akira Toriyama (1955-2024). An official statement from his company, Bird Studio, said that the creator of Dragon Ball had passed away on March 1 at the age of 68 due to a sudden and tragic blood clot in the brain. Toriyama's demise came as a shock to many given his active involvement in numerous creative projects and his evident enthusiasm for his craft.
A celebration of diversity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/01/2024
» At the end of last year, Singapore bid adieu to the 26th edition of Singapore Writers Festival (SWF). With its culmination, the festival left an indelible mark that went beyond the confines of a traditional literary gathering. Boasting around 200 meticulously curated events, the festival not only catered to avid bookworms but also individuals from diverse walks of life, marking a paradigm shift in the way literature is celebrated and experienced.
A Sandler family affair
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/09/2023
» Looking at reviews and comments online recently, it seems that some people were put off after they found out that You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, the latest instalment from Happy Madison studio, isn't exactly an Adam Sandler movie. It's actually an entire Adam Sandler family movie. In addition to the comedian, his wife Jackie and daughters Sadie and Sunny are also in this.
Providing education for a brighter future
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/06/2023
» Four years have now passed since the Covid-19 pandemic spread across the world, impacting almost every aspect of people's daily lives. Education is one of the sectors that have been most dramatically affected by these changes.
Monument of love
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/06/2022
» One of Bangkok's oldest libraries has just celebrated its birthday, which also marks the 101st anniversary of the completion of its iconic structure in the heart of the city. The Neilson Hays Library recently hosted "101 Years Strong" with a rich variety of programmes and activities, from a storytime special, a lecture on the building's design innovations, readings with famous authors, a courtyard concert, to an ongoing installation exhibition. Yet the library promises more fun events and activities that will be held all through the year.
A big and bold return
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/03/2022
» After two years without a physical event, bookworms should be delighted to hear the Thailand National Book Fair has returned. The 20th Bangkok International Book Fair and 50th National Book Fair, organised by the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand (PUBAT), has relocated from their previous venue in Muang Thong Thani and is taking place at Bangkok's Bang Sue Grand Station from now until April 6 under the concept of "Future" and features books that will take us to the world of a distant time.
The bigger picture
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/02/2022
» By now, everyone is probably aware of OnlyFans, an online social media platform known for allowing anyone to share 18+ content in order to make money. It's a platform that has generated many controversies, especially in Thailand in the past few months, whether it be criticism in society or headline news involving arrests of several young women believed to be so-called "sex creators".
Piecing together a lost night
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/01/2022
» Gender inequality, sexual abuse and societal attitudes towards women are common issues in Southeast Asia, yet not many dare to bring such a topic into a story especially those from conservative countries. So to see Indonesian filmmaker Wregas Bhanuteja explore and highlight this in his directorial debut, Photocopier is absolutely a bold move and quite admirable. Although without much information on the film and whether this is based on a real event or not, Photocopier is a gritty, riveting dramatic crime mystery that feels realistic and honest.