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Very soft Thai power in the making
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 20/09/2023
» Since the recent return of Thaksin Shinawatra after 15 years of self-exile to Bangkok and the parliamentary selection of Srettha Thavisin as Thailand's 30th prime minister on the same day, politics and culture have unfolded with drama and excitement.
Thai pop singer 'Bird' named as national artist
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/08/2023
» Singer Thongchai "Bird" McIntyre has been awarded national artist status alongside 11 other renowned Thai artists.
Chiang Rai to host international art festival
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/04/2023
» Organised by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture, the Ministry of Culture and Chiang Rai province, Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023 is set to be held from Dec 9 to April 30 next year.
Bid on to get Thai cloth Unesco billing
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/12/2022
» Pha khao ma, a traditional Thai chequered cloth, could be making its way onto Unesco's representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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.
Her Majesty oversees birthday gala for Queen Mother’s 90th
Post Reporters, Published on 23/08/2022
» Her Majesty the Queen on Tuesday presided over a concert marking Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s 90th birthday at the Thailand Cultural Centre.
Culture Ministry lauds dozen performers and creators as national artists
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/04/2022
» Twelve people have been named national artists by the Ministry of Culture for the year 2021.
Digital art festival showcases local talent
Life, Bangkok Post, Published on 01/04/2022
» Recognising the country's art scene and digital economy, Siam Piwat and Iconsiam have joined forces with Baandam Museum, Kasikorn X and Plan B Media to host the first Thailand Digital Arts Festival 2022 (TDAF2022) to provide a platform for Thai artists to showcase their creativity and create new visual art experiences.
Pad Thai flick eyes film fest
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/03/2022
» A movie about pad Thai, one of the country's best-known dishes, will be screened at an international film festival as the government works to sharpen the country's soft power and increase its competitive edge.
Time for Asean films to shine
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/12/2021
» The pandemic notwithstanding, it has been a stimulating year for Southeast Asian cinema. Reflective, heartfelt and oddball new titles from Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand have won major prizes or become critical favourites at international film festivals throughout 2021. Now, many of these films are coming to the big screen in Thailand as the Bangkok Asean Film Festival 2021 (BAFF) is set to open tonight.