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Thai Film Archive to host international FIAF Congress
Life, Published on 22/03/2024
» From April 21-26, the Thai Film Archive will host the FIAF Congress 2024, an annual conference of the International Federation of Film Archives, with more than 200 participants from 80 countries attending. This is the first time Thailand has chosen by FIAF to host this important gathering. A FIAF Congress will also take place this year to mark the Thai Film Archive's 40th year anniversary.
Currents of change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/03/2024
» The Venice Biennale is a prestigious international cultural exhibition. This year, 15 Southeast Asian artists are set to contribute to its 60th edition and showcase their talent at the exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing". The exhibition will be held at Palazzo Smith Mangilli Valmarana which will open to the public after being closed for 12 years for this momentous event.
Photographer explores the soul of Bangkok
Life, Published on 26/02/2024
» The charm of many old and authentic Bangkok communities is portrayed through the lens of award-winning Danish photographer Ulf Svane during "Bangkok Archive", which is running at C43: Fashion and Inspiration Space, until March 19.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Feb 21-27
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/02/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
MP's 'draft dodging' probe expanded
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 03/02/2024
» Lt Gen Taweepool Rimsakorn, commanding general of the Territorial Defence Command (TDC), on Friday said further investigations will be conducted into claims that Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Jirat Thongsuwan evaded mandatory military conscription.
Doubt cast on MFP MP's conscription exemption
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 30/01/2024
» Lt Gen Taweepool Rimsakorn, commanding general of the Territorial Defense Command (TDC), on Monday cast doubt over the validity of a claim made by Move Forward Party (MFP) MP Jirat Thongsuwan that he has been exempted from mandatory military service.
A Joycean nightmare
Life, Published on 22/01/2024
» Filmmaker Michel Auder is showcasing a selection of his works at Bangkok Kunsthalle which is on display from now until Feb 11.
Getting soft power right
Life, Prof Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Major publisher ties up with ChatGPT
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2023
» NEW YORK - The global news publisher Axel Springer is partnering with OpenAI, the company behind the ChatGPT chatbot, in a first-of-its-kind deal that will deliver summaries of Springer content in response to ChatGPT queries.
Three killed in Las Vegas university shooting
AFP, Published on 07/12/2023
» LAS VEGAS - Three people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting at a Las Vegas university on Wednesday, police said, with the suspect also dead.