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Free art shows in Bangkok this month
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/04/2026
» From a blank-faced character to natural light, a number of solo exhibitions are inviting art enthusiasts to find harmony in the fast-paced world for free throughout this month in Bangkok.
Artist transforms remnants of war into instruments of healing
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/01/2026
» An installation by Vietnamese-American artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen transforms remnants of the Vietnam War into healing.
State of art in Singapore
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/05/2025
» As Singapore marks its 60th anniversary of independence, the Singapore International Festival of Arts (SIFA) returns boldly with the theme of "More Than Ever". While presenting the largest showcase of homegrown talent, the annual performing arts festival is expanding its landscape with an international bent.
Protecting urban memory
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/04/2025
» Penprapa Ployseesuay did not know her husband's family had been the guardians of the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine until they married in 1997. She quit her factory job in Nakhon Pathom and relocated to Bangkok to start a family. Despite the departure of her husband, she has been unwavering in her caretaking duties.
Tranquil beauty
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/09/2023
» A powerful earthquake that struck the northwest of Kathmandu in 2015 sent a ripple of destruction through the country. Not far from its epicentre, Bhaktapur bore the brunt of the natural disaster that damaged houses and religious structures. After years of reconstruction, despite lingering signs of ruin, this ancient town continues to preserve harmony between the old and the new.
Snowy peaks and vibrant culture
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 07/09/2023
» Debris remains the lingering evidence of a massive earthquake in Nepal in 2015. With the epicentre in the northwest of Kathmandu, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, the natural disaster killed around 9,000 people, injured over 100,000 and impacted around 8 million. As Nepal began to recover, the coronavirus pandemic brought the world to a complete standstill and tourism cracked and collapsed like people's homes.
Move Forward won't vote for Pheu Thai PM candidate
Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/08/2023
» The Move Forward Party (MFP) said it would vote against the prime ministerial candidate of the Pheu Thai Party because Pheu Thai was forming a government with military-linked parties.
Giving evidence
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/03/2023
» Under authoritarian rule, truths are silenced, censored and mutilated. Yet, many people find ways to tell their stories. It is an irony, though, that a repressive regime is a precondition of creative resistance.
An oasis of sakura
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 02/03/2023
» The van took such a steep, winding road that I felt nauseous and closed my eyes from the lush view of the Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park out the window. After an indefinite period of time, I breathed a sigh of relief upon arrival at a village. I did not expect that my first trip to Phitsanulok would take me to such new heights.
Remnant of the past
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/09/2022
» Satun was once submerged in the southern hemisphere until the movement of tectonic plates pushed the terrain up. Covering an area of 2,600km² in four districts, its geopark is home to the region's most ancient marine fossils such as nautiloids dating back to the palaeozoic era (between 500-250 million years ago).