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Thousands, some in trance, pay homage to sacred Thai tattoo master
Published on 24/03/2024
» NAKHON PATHOM: Thousands of devotees, some in a state of trance, gathered at a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Bangkok renowned for sacred tattoos known as Sak Yant, paying their respects to a revered monk who mastered the practice and seeking purification.
Currents of change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Venice Biennale is a prestigious international cultural exhibition. This year, 15 Southeast Asian artists are set to contribute to its 60th edition and showcase their talent at the exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing". The exhibition will be held at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana which will open to the public after being closed for 12 years for this momentous event.
Art without borders
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2024
» Organised by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), the third edition of the international contemporary art festival, "Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023", returns with the theme of "The Open World" from now until April 30. "The Open World" was inspired by the Buddha image in the posture that is called "open world" at Wat Pa Sak in Chiang Saen District.
Messages hidden in art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/06/2023
» Nakhon Phanom airport was established during the Vietnam War to facilitate the transportation of supplies and troops for the US military. The airport served as a strategic location for the US Army to access Vietnam by flying over Laos which borders Thailand.
New movies out this week: March 23-29
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/03/2023
» New releases that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
Bed hopper, one in the eye, lunchtime attack
News, Mae Moo, Published on 04/12/2022
» An Udon Thani woman whose unfaithful behaviour drove her husband to attack her lover says she is now looking around for someone else.
Film examines the culture of hilltribe ethnic group
Life, Published on 25/07/2022
» Mlabri In The Woods, a documentary about one of the least recognised ethnic groups living in the hills of Laos and northern Thailand, will be screened at the Auditorium, 5th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, on Sunday, at 2pm.
Exhibition examines spiritual roots of tattoos
Life, Published on 28/04/2022
» The Embassy of France in collaboration with Alliance Française Chiang Mai presents "Trance/Figuration: Tattoos From Birth To Death", featuring a multi-feature immersive work of sacred tattoos, at the French School of the Far East (École Française d'Extrême-Orient) in Chiang Mai, until May 22.
Author Wat Wallayangkoon dead at 67
News, Published on 23/03/2022
» The Sriburapha-award-winning author Wat Wallayangkoon has passed away at 67 in France.
Big-hearted artist's works on display at River City
Life, Published on 25/01/2022
» Amusing and enchanting artworks by internationally acclaimed architect Bill Bensley will be on display during "Love -- Camp -- Explore -- Dreams" at the RCB Galleria of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, from Friday to Feb 22.