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Makers of ‘Jurassic World’ film told to be careful
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2024
» Natural Resources and Environment Minister Phatcharavat Wongsuwan has welcomed the planned shooting of Jurassic World 4 in national parks in the South but said the production must not damage the environment.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Sala Sudasiri to hold fundraising concert
Life, Published on 06/07/2023
» Three outstanding students from Nat Studio will take to the stage in a fundraising concert titled "Piano Highlights", at Sala Sudasiri Sobha concert hall, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Sunday at 4pm.
Three local artists make '2022 Power 100' ranking
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/12/2022
» The Culture Ministry congratulated three Thai artists listed among the most influential people in art in the "2022 Power 100", an annual ranking by the London-based magazine ArtReview.
Thailand in Pop Culture
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» Before the words "soft power" entered the Thai zeitgeist, you may not have been aware that Thailand received plenty of love in the world of pop culture, globally. Here are a few of the most memorable ones from films, video games, music videos and more.
Enjoy plant-based art at La Lanta
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/12/2021
» 'Constructed Ecologies" is a group exhibition featuring the mesmerising works of British artists Dolores de Sade and Ralph Kiggell. The event showcases some of their most exclusive etchings, woodblock prints, dioramas and papercuts.
From mansions to mangrove forests
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 22/07/2021
» Like many others, I am not in the mood to travel during the partial lockdown but that will not stop me from exploring. From my computer screen, I can explore various sites in Bangkok and also other parts of the country. This will at least give me an idea of places to add to my itinerary in the future.
BAB in Brief
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 06/11/2020
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2020 is in full swing, showcasing more than 200 artworks by 82 artists at 10 venues until Jan 31, 2021. River City Bangkok was the last to be added as the tenth venue. If you don't know where to begin, allow me to present a cheatsheet to help you discover pieces that you shouldn't miss from BAB.
Turning a crisis into opportunity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/08/2020
» In the midst of the current ongoing global pandemic, Thailand has been quite fortunate as it is actually one of the countries least affected by the coronavirus outbreak with only 3,390 cases and 58 deaths as of writing. Following the lifting of restrictions by the government in various phases, Bangkok is slowly coming back to life.
Imagining Krabi
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 11/03/2020
» There's an archaeology of narrative in Krabi, 2562, a film by Anocha Suwichakornpong and Ben Rivers currently showing in select Bangkok cinemas. Layer upon layer, stratum upon stratum, dust on dust, it gives us a glimpse of how history, legend and biography is constructed. Like playful excavators, the two filmmakers peel off the palimpsest of a place and its people, real and imagined.