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Coppola's Megalopolis leaves Cannes scratching its head
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 20/05/2024
» Every year the Cannes Film Festival has its hottest gig -- a film so breathlessly anticipated and a justification of the festival's raison d'être. This year, that honour belongs to Megalopolis. Or, to be completely faithful according to the plaque flashed up on the screen, Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis: A Fable.
Tate McRae to perform in Bangkok in November
Life, Published on 29/04/2024
» Multi-platinum pop singer, songwriter and dancer Tate McRae will hit the stage in Bangkok for the first time, at UOB Live, Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road, on Nov 2.
JP Saxe to perform at Lido Connect
Life, Published on 22/04/2024
» Multi-platinum Grammy Award-nominated phenomenon JP Saxe will be flown into the Kingdom to serenade Thai fans with his soulful voice at Lido Connect Hall 3, Rama I Road, on May 25 at 7pm.
Central Chidlom to reveal total new look by Q4
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/03/2024
» First opened on January 23, 1973, Central Chidlom is undergoing renovation, with a budget of four billion baht, and aims to launch a completely new look by the fourth quarter of this year.
The ultimate product placement: Thailand on ‘The White Lotus’
Published on 27/02/2024
» “Unforgettable experiences are in the making,” teases an Instagram post from Feb 13 liked by more than 80,000 people. The photo offers a glimpse of an empty white-sand beach, azure waters, and the barely visible roofs of buildings immersed in a lush landscape of trees. “We are eager to welcome new guests to our resort in Thailand.”
Art without borders
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2024
» Organised by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture (OCAC), the third edition of the international contemporary art festival, "Thailand Biennale, Chiang Rai 2023", returns with the theme of "The Open World" from now until April 30. "The Open World" was inspired by the Buddha image in the posture that is called "open world" at Wat Pa Sak in Chiang Saen District.
Putting food on the table
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/01/2024
» Thailand ranks 13th among world food exporters, accounting for 2.3% of the global food market, valued at approximately 1.1 billion baht. However, according to the GermanWatch Global Climate Risk Index 2021, Thailand ranks ninth out of 180 countries for long-term climate risk. Climate risk affects Thailand in several aspects, especially in tourism and agriculture.
Bangkok Design Week 2024: Creating a 'Livable Scape'
Published on 12/01/2024
» Bangkok, with a population exceeding 10 million, consistently ranks as a "must-visit" city due to its diverse attractions, affordable cuisine, reasonable cost of living, and friendly locals. Despite being a popular global destination, it placed 98th out of 140 cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2021 'Most Livable Cities' list. Challenges such as traffic congestion, inadequate infrastructure, air quality issues, limited green spaces, and public areas, combined with an aging population and cultural changes, contribute to this ranking.
The Mall unveils CoComelon playland
Life, Published on 10/01/2024
» The CoComelon inflatable playland has been unveiled in Thailand for the first time at M Grand Hall, ground floor of The Mall Bangkapi, until Sunday, before it moves to entertain kids at The Mall Bangkae from Jan 18-28.
Getting soft power right
Life, 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.