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Rebranding for post-virus tourism
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 06/04/2021
» Over the past year, Thailand's tourism industry has been dealt a heavy blow by the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in millions of lost jobs according to an International Labour Organization report.
Coping with Covid
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/01/2021
» For a month, the new wave of Covid-19 has disrupted Thailand's economic recovery and people's lives. Authorities ordered some businesses and entertainment venues in high-risk areas to close temporarily, resulting in some entrepreneurs and workers losing income or jobs.
Stories behind the faces
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/12/2020
» While Bunditpatanasilpa Institute's khon troupe is touring the country as part of a new show featuring an episode of The Mighty King Rama Of Solar Dynasty, the Queen's Gallery is celebrating world-renowned Thai craftsmanship and traditional performing arts with the "Khon Mask" exhibition, which is on view until this Sunday.
'Stronger together'
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/09/2020
» Due to Covid-19 impacting Thailand's economy and people's mental health for several months, a project titled "Ratchaprasong Stronger Together: Arts From The Heart" -- Stronger Together in short -- is turning several BTS skywalks into an open gallery to showcase a series of nine striking artworks that synchronise with over 70 soothing songs to lift the community's spirits.
Now Normal
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/07/2020
» With people learning to live in new norms, The Shophouse 1527 has initiated the Now Normal project to provide space for local artists and designers to showcase creativity during the Covid-19 pandemic. On view until this Sunday (July 26), the project starts with two photograph exhibitions that illustrate how the way of life has been affected by the virus outbreak.
Moda's starry nights
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/06/2020
» With the famous paintings The Potato Eaters, Sunflowers and The Starry Night, the Museum of Digital Art Bangkok Gallery (Moda) is taking a crowd of art lovers back to the late 19th century when Dutch post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh discovered his talent through the new digital multimedia exhibition "Van Gogh. Life And Art".
Fine Arts Department reopens sites for history buffs
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/06/2020
» Following the easing of pandemic control measures, all learning centres, museums, historical parks, libraries and archives under the operation of the Fine Arts Department have reopened their doors to welcome guests.
Echoes of an education?
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 18/05/2020
» Now in the 12th grade, Charatrawi Khunakornbodin has spent her vacation at home taking online lessons to gear up for the upcoming school year. With the dream of becoming a dentist, she has to deal with central entrance exams to pave the way to university admission next year.
A story told a hundred different ways
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/11/2019
» The annual khon masked dance returns to Thailand Cultural Centre, with this year's feature being the episode Sueb Marga: The Adventures Of Hanuman. To help enhance the audience experience, a special accompanying exhibition provides different interpretations of the beloved tale.