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Rebirth in exile
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/06/2025
» On a poster, Phnom Penh glows dimly from afar. Flickering on the other side of the Mekong River, rows of buildings dissolve, blending with water and sky in the blue hour of twilight. This photo and a whisper are an invitation to stargaze the city glimmering in the distance.
'Home' through contemporary art
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/06/2025
» “If Only It Is Seen, Thus, From Afar” is a landmark group exhibition celebrating Pride Month at SAC Gallery.
Myanmar artists featured in 'Unsettled Journeys' show
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/05/2025
» Supples Gallery is presenting the group exhibition "Unsettled Journeys" to highlight the complex experience of six Myanmar artists currently living in Thailand in the wake of military crackdowns, forced conscription and the collapse of civil liberty.
Explore Nan province with Siam Society
Life, Published on 23/09/2024
» Siam Society is holding a three-day study trip to explore the precious natural and cultural heritage of Nan province from Oct 18-20.
Myanmar junta pardons actor jailed for dissent
AFP, Published on 02/03/2022
» A leading Myanmar actor, singer and model jailed for supporting pro-democracy protests has been pardoned and released, his legal team said on Wednesday.
Myanmar's Mandalay gets high-tech makeover, sparks 'spy' fears
Reuters, Published on 04/08/2019
» YANGON: Once a seat of kings, the city of Mandalay in northern Myanmar has seen turbulent chapters in its 162-year history – the fall of Burma's last royal dynasty and decades of colonial rule.
Expanding the friend zone
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/02/2019
» Friend zone is a place nobody wants to be in. Stuck in a limbo between friendship and wanting more, friend zone is sometimes a prison people want out of but just can't walk away from. In GDH's latest flick, Friend Zone (now showing in cinemas), this complex and bittersweet relationship is hilariously explored by filmmaker Chayanop Boonprakob.
Facebook losing the war on Myanmar hate speech
Reuters, Published on 16/08/2018
» YANGON: In April, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg told US senators that the social media site was hiring dozens more Burmese speakers to review hate speech posted in Myanmar. The situation was dire.
Quick Myanmar food fix
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 20/04/2018
» If you're craving authentic Burmese (Myanmar) cuisine, but can't find any... look no further nor cross borders. Ma Sabai's Kitchen (pronounced mah-sabae, meaning jasmine flower in Burmese) is open for quick delivery and customers who would like to satisfy their curious cravings can order through one of three food delivery apps -- LINEMAN, FoodPanda or UberEats.
Hope for the Future
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 20/03/2018
» Migrant workers, like other kinds of workers, struggle to advance in the hierarchy of the job market. But for them, the endeavour is particularly daunting, with lack of opportunities, financial means and connections.