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Bangkok reimagined
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 23/09/2022
» You may already have heard of Bangkok being compared to Blade Runner made real, given our neon signs, skyscrapers, dingy alleys, huge billboards, elevated motorways and busy roads. Flaws and all, Bangkok has inspired many artists to reimagine it in their own way, shining a different light on our beloved capital city. Its unique aesthetic has captured the imagination of many artists and filmmakers, and Guru has compiled a few noteworthy reimaginations of Bangkok for your entertainment.
New kids on the block
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/04/2022
» Girl group Wish Me is unique in many ways. First, unlike many all-girl bands that have a lot of members, Wish Me only has four — Wachariya 'Sprite' Jarupungomon, Minyada 'Fahsai' Boonsup, Thanaporn 'Puyfai' Suriyakham and Wachiraya 'Baifern' Gaeovong.
Korean Cultural Center to host hanbok festival
Life, Published on 14/02/2022
» The Korean Cultural Center will bring various styles of hanbok, the Korean traditional costume, to showcase during "Hanbok In K-series" exhibition, which kicks off on Monday and runs until April 29.
TPO's 'Asian Connections' concert now on YouTube
Life, Published on 19/01/2022
» Due to concerns about Covid-19, the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra has decided to change the format of the upcoming "Asian Connections" concert which will now go virtual on Thailand Phil: YouTube on Saturday at 4pm.
Remember the Raja
Life, John Clewley, Published on 26/10/2021
» Pornsak Songsaeng, the 'Raja of Molam' from Isan, died of a heart attack in Nong Bua Lam Phu province on Oct 17. He was 60 years old. Pornsak was one of the most famous Isan music stars, and his funeral was attended by many of his fans as well as many of the big names in the entertainment industry.
Embracing differences
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/12/2020
» There are certain stereotypes of disabled people in Thailand. Often on TV programmes, people with disabilities are portrayed as those who are dependent on others and require donations in order to survive.
Stranger things
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 09/10/2020
» Everyone loves a good conspiracy. There's a reason why Netflix has a bunch of them ready for you to binge like Unsolved Mysteries, which will rock you to your core at just how completely plausible they are and how they could easily happen to any of us.
Veteran DJ shares her life on YouTube
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 21/07/2020
» Twins Supara and Sitala never imagined that their low-tech mum Hattaya "Ple" Wongkrachang would create a YouTube channel.
Content creator opens up about viral hit
Life, Published on 16/06/2020
» While browsing the countless number of luk thung music videos on YouTube, Pichpisithaseth "Hai" Chockchai came across a song titled Super Valentine by a band of the same name featuring three artists, Jane, Noon and Bow. He wondered why the all-girl band hadn't been active for many years, despite creating such a fun, catchy song.
Welcoming a new decade!
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 03/01/2020
» For those of you who may have missed it, we are in a new decade. Yes, you read that right. No, you are not hallucinating. Yes, we are all old. Welcome to the beginning of the 2020s where films like Back To The Future and Blade Runner are not just classics but the future worlds depicted in them are now effectively in the past; where years like 2050 and 2060 no longer sound ridiculous like they did back in the early 2000s and where those born in 2000 are 20 years old. It's a lot to take in, that's for sure. With every new year also comes the declarations of "New year, new me" posted all over social media and vocally announced at dinner tables everywhere. Resolutions are made and kept for a good two weeks or so before being thrown out the window. So instead of trying to expect things to happen that we aren't even sure will happen, let's take a look at the stuff that we're fairly certain will happen this year. Here's a couple of things to look forward to this 2020.