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Descent into darkness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/02/2026
» Hooligan rage, racism, bigotry and gangsterism are hardly confined to one nation -- they are grim realities of modern society across the globe. In recent years, Western cultures in particular have wrestled with the visible resurgence of extremist ideologies and rising fascist sentiments.
A creative revolution
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/01/2026
» Chiang Mai Design Week 2025 (CMDW2025), organised by the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), concluded in December with a clear sense of momentum, reaffirming Chiang Mai's position as one of Southeast Asia's most active creative cities.
The art of the kill
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/06/2025
» The Final Destination franchise has always relished in turning the ordinary into the extraordinarily lethal -- delivering a pulse-pounding cocktail of suspense, chaos and inevitable death. Now, over a decade after the last instalment, the series is back on the big screen with Final Destination: Bloodlines, a visceral, terrifying reinvention that digs deeper into emotional stakes while doubling down on its signature Rube Goldberg-style carnage.
A blunt slasher
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/05/2025
» It has been four years since Netflix released the Fear Street trilogy -- three interconnected slasher films that mixed 80s nostalgia, supernatural lore and time-hopping ambition. The movies came out during a period when anything evoking retro aesthetics, especially the 1980s, like Stranger Things, practically guaranteed success. Though far from perfect, the original Fear Street trilogy had its own pulpy charm, especially in the way it linked three different time periods together into one cohesive and mysterious narrative.
A Japanese John Wick
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/03/2025
» Netflix has certainly been doubling down on Asian content lately, with a surge of Thai and Japanese titles airing alongside their South Korean counterparts. However, when it comes to original films, the streaming giant's track record is more hit-or-miss.
Soulful grooves
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/12/2024
» On a recent warm Bangkok evening, Shintaro Sakamoto stepped onto the stage at Maho Rasop Music Festival for his first-ever performance in Thailand. For fans of the Japanese singer/songwriter, it was an electrifying moment -- a rare opportunity to witness the visionary artist who has quietly redefined modern music with his eclectic blend of soft rock, reggae, bossa nova and psychedelia. As a founding member of the legendary rock band Yura Yura Teikoku and now a celebrated solo artist, Sakamoto's ability to push creative boundaries has made him a revered figure in Japan's music scene and beyond.
Secrets of the swamp
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/10/2024
» When an eight-year-old girl mysteriously vanishes, a series of past deaths and disappearances around a lake straddling Louisiana and Texas begin to converge, forever altering the history of a broken family. Caddo Lake is a collaborative effort by filmmakers Celine Held and Logan George, who team up with producer M. Night Shyamalan to craft a mystery-thriller that skilfully blends family drama with elements of science fiction. While many movies and series explore similar premises, this one manages to stand out, offering an engaging and suspenseful ride.
A blend of chaos and charm
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2024
» Embarking on a journey through Vietnam, one may find the allure of cities like Hanoi, Sapa, Hue and Da Nang. However, the southern gem of Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon has been an unsung hero in recent years. Despite being Vietnam's largest city and a nexus of culture, history, and commerce, it seems the city has been overshadowed. Our insightful guide Yuu pondered: "Perhaps familiarity with the city has bred a desire for new horizons or maybe Ho Chi Minh hasn't been given the tourism spotlight it deserves."
Fighting a silent killer
Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/09/2023
» Those who've been following the news lately will probably have heard that political activist Chuwit Kamolvisit publicly disclosed that he has stage 3 liver cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. He also added that his doctors have given him only eight months to live.
A formulaic romance
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/04/2023
» Two decades after She's All That, The Baby-Sitters Club and Josie And The Pussycats, Rachael Leigh Cook has returned to take the throne of queen of romantic comedy in Netflix's latest original A Tourist's Guide To Love. But is it a little too late?