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National Anthem to get an update
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/08/2017
» Thailand's national anthem receives a major tune-up with help from some of the Kingdom's top pop stars.
Patriotism remixed
Life, Published on 08/08/2017
» The song we hear most often in our life is about get to a makeover. Not in content or melody, but the national anthem will become more modern and powerful.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 05/08/2017
» 1. Our favourite female chef of the moment is back in town. Hong Thaimee, of Ngam restaurant in New York, will be creating an 8-course East Meets West dinner with Park Society's chef de cuisine Joost Bijster to celebrate Thai Women's Day and Mother's Day next week. Some of the dishes will hail from Hong's Chiang Mai background and blend with Western influences, be it the khao soy with foie gras bon bons or meringue with sticky rice and mango. On the Western menu, Bijster offers Iberico lamb and cinnamon doughnuts. This Mother's Day Special is available from Aug 11-14 at Park Society, SO Sofitel Bangkok at 2,950++ baht per person. For reservations, call 02-624-0000 or email h6835-fb3@sofitel.com.
Remaining to be seen
Life, Published on 26/07/2017
» Boy love. Sweet kisses. Gay flirts. These had hardly been portrayed openly on Thailand's big and small screens until back in 2007, when teen drama Love Of Siam made a bold move with its kissing scene between two male high-schoolers, Tong and Mew. The film addressed family, teen and gender issues while also stirring debate as to its appropriateness.
Rites or wrongs?
Life, Published on 24/07/2017
» Male freshmen were ordered to feel each other's crotch, lick each other's nipples and eat a disgusting mixture of pumpkin, fermented fish and discarded vegetables -- things that look like faeces. Refuse, and the senior would escalate the punishment.
Thailand on the big screen
Life, Published on 19/07/2017
» The Thailand International Film Destination Festival 2017 (TIFDF 2017) is back for its fifth year, featuring films shot in Thailand. The festival begins on Friday and runs until July 25, at Paragon Cineplex.
The teen pregnancy conundrum
Life, Published on 11/07/2017
» One Facebook hashtag last month stirred up an uneasy feeling: #ICanF***ICanRaise. The sentence accompanied a photo of a girl in a revealing crop top, her hands on her swollen belly. She sports a bob haircut typical of students in Thai government schools. She is 15, and she's pregnant.
'The poor would be doomed'
Life, Published on 27/06/2017
» The debate heats up in the circle of Thai health advocates when news broke recently that the Universal Healthcare Coverage (UC) scheme -- or the 30 baht gold card -- may be revoked or modified to require a higher co-payment, as part of an amendment to the national health security law.
Five things you need to know this week
Muse, Published on 24/06/2017
» 1. Volve Hotel is transforming 28 of its rooms into swoon-worthy art spaces, showcasing works from top artists and galleries in Bangkok, including Bangkok City City, Ver Gallery and Gallery Seescape at Hotel Art Fair. The groovy pieces range from limited edition prints and paintings to sculptures. Highlighting the event will be robot artist Paul, who'll be sketching portraits throughout the weekend. Deejays will be spinning beats to enhance the vibe. Volve Hotel is on Sukhumvit 53. The event begins at 11am with free admission. Visit www.facebook.com/ HotelArtFair.
Our Farewell Flowers
Life, Published on 21/06/2017
» 'Flower-making is all about imagination," Aporn Kulkusol said as her fingers nimbly arranged the petal of a paper daffodil. Scattered on the table in front of her were petal-shaped paper, scissors, thread spools, candles and incense sticks. "Use your heart," was the middle-aged woman's advice as she completed the daffodils -- dararat -- the flower that the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej often gave to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit when they lived in Switzerland.