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Fans say Yes
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 26/07/2012
» When the actors and director of the Thai film Yes Or No visited the Shanghai International Film Festival last year, they were amazed that 800-plus Chinese fans were waiting to greet them at the airport. What was even more surprising was how the small-budget, lesbian-themed flick from a foreign country could attract such a following when the film was never screened in China.
Blazing a trail
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 25/07/2012
» This October, New York's Carnegie Hall will reverberate with a different kind of music _ a music more consistent with Thailand and its temples, delivered by a full orchestra.
Monsters in the making
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 11/07/2012
» Back in 2010, three ceramic artists from three different countries decided to play a game of drawing monsters. Here's how it worked.
Good becomes Better
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 13/06/2012
» A drag queen mother, a vampire hunter, a grandmother and the best sex she's ever had were some of the highlights _ all of them presented by different troupes over a period stretching mid-May to early this month. Just too bad it wasn't in Bangkok but a neighbouring country south of Thailand _ Singapore.
On the fringe OF fame
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 28/03/2012
» When British singer Adele dominated the stage at the US Grammy Awards last month, winning in six categories, it was testament that female artists are dominating today's music industry. And if there is another girl from Britain who garners such comparable talent and potential, the pop princess from Essex Jessie J is definitely on top of the list.
Daring to speak its name
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 26/01/2012
» Shortly after we embraced the arrival of 2012 there was good tidings for the LGBT community when several local newspapers broke the story of two gay men from the South who found each other through Facebook and went on to solemnise their relationship by hosting a traditional wedding, which was attended by both sets of parents. Since same-sex marriage is not legal in Thailand, all the guys gained from the ceremony was a happy memory and recognition of the union by their nearest and dearest.
Capturing Moments
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 18/01/2012
» It was four years ago, in 2007 that HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for the first time gave her consent to putting on display photographs she had taken at a public exhibition. And every year since her audience has had an opportunity to follow her on her travels and learn of her vision and passion captured so intimately through the lens.