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Exhibition honours HM the Queen
Muse, Published on 13/08/2016
» The Contemporary Thai Fabric Project, Honouring HM the Queen's 84th Birthday
Mother's Day out
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 12/08/2016
» Today is the National Mother's Day. Let's take this celebratory opportunity -- at least a public holiday for Thais of course -- to just indulge in interesting and fun activities that are organised for mums around town. Here are some of our picks.
Tributes to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's birthday and Her love for Thai handmade textiles
Muse, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 06/08/2016
» Central Chidlom Department Store and Central Embassy, together with The Foundation of the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand (The Support Foundation) and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, present the beauty of Thai garments and traditional art of embroidery. Starting from documenting the role of Her Majesty as the royal patron of Thai handwoven textiles and craftsmanship, the eight-part exhibition narrates the beauty of Thai fabrics, the ancient craft of embroidery, the royal khon costumes, hill tribe textiles, as well as a rare opportunity to witness seven well-preserved royal gowns, lent from Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.
A proud heritage on display
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 06/07/2016
» Thailand's leading mobile-phone operator, Advanced Info Service (AIS), recently celebrated the 12th anniversary of AIS Serenade, the company's loyalty programme, which features various trendy lifestyle activities exclusively designed for its customers, with the launch of its latest "Ultimate Pride" campaign. To launch the campaign, AIS Serenade took a group of privileged members to experience the "7th Arts Of The Kingdom", a unique exhibition of Thai masterpieces at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
Showcasing Bangladesh
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 25/05/2016
» For the past 17 months, Bangladeshi ambassador Saida Muna Tasneem has been promoting her country's rich cultural heritage in Thailand. It is now time to showcase the rest of the country at the Bangladesh Trade and Investment Expo 2016. Held at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, May 30 to June 1, it will be a time for business matchmaking opportunities for both sides.
Finding their footing
Life, Published on 23/05/2016
» The recent disappearance of women's glossies, including local titles such as Priew, Volume and Image as well as international franchises InStyle and Cosmopolitan, seems rather sudden yet not surprising.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 14/05/2016
» 1 Marks & Spencers is stepping up their fashion game, embarking on a project series in collaboration with today's most exciting designers, fashion icons and brands. The first collaboration in the project is with fashion model, style icon and television presenter Alexa Chung. The collection, called Archive by Alexa, features 31 contemporary womenswear pieces inspired by the M&S company archives. Standout pieces include the colourful Eliza Dress, inspired by a 1950s apron. The collection is now available online and at CentralWorld and CentralPlaza Pinklao.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 07/05/2016
» 1 In collaboration with the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, the Goethe-Institut of Thailand will be hosting the Green Cycles Symposium, a two-day event aimed at highlighting issues around the sustainable production of textiles. Featuring professional figures and representatives from the textile and fashion industry from Germany and Southeast Asia as well as start-ups, student projects and local hilltribes, the symposium will be discussing various topics with the goal of developing ecologically sustainable business practices in the textiles industry. The event will be held at the BACC on May 11-12.
Re-characterising HIV and Aids
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/03/2016
» A round-up of queer-related entertainment and happenings in Thailand