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Send Help: Dark, easy to digest and wickedly cynical
Nonthawat Phakham, Published on 04/02/2026
» Despite its dark tone, Send Help (2026) is surprisingly accessible. It fully earns the label “dark comedy,” delivering humour that cuts deep without ever feeling forced. While its premise is undeniably familiar, the film proves that even the most overused setups can feel fresh when handled by a skilled director, Sam Raimi.
Hands of time
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/03/2025
» Normally "Swiss Made" implies the quality of a watch. Greubel Forsey replaced the inscription with "Hand Made" to signify superlative craftsmanship executed on its exclusive creations.
Korean calm
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 12/12/2024
» As the South Korean capital encountered its heaviest November blizzard in half-a-century, turning the streets into a sea of white, we headed south to Jeollanamdo Province where we were able to relish the warmer weather and stunning coastlines of the Land of the Morning Calm.
The magic of Méliès
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 21/11/2024
» Among the many museums in Paris, the Musée Méliès may slip through visitors' attention. That should not be the case.
Because time isn't constant
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 30/08/2024
» Precision is paramount and even more so when combining complications with timekeeping. Jaeger-LeCoultre optimises the marriage via its patented Duometre, which gave rise to a collection of sophisticated models in 2007.
Artist explores loneliness in the modern age
Life, Published on 04/07/2024
» River City Bangkok presents "Beyond The Last Miles", a Bangkok debut exhibition by Chinese contemporary artist Zhang Zhanzhan whose work will make lonely viewers feel warm and soft in their hearts. It will be held at RCB Galleria 2, starting on Saturday and running until Aug 25.
Microsoft pledges $2.2bn in AI investment in Malaysia
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/05/2024
» KUALA LUMPUR - Microsoft Corp will invest US$2.2 billion to build digital infrastructure in Malaysia, the latest in a series of big-ticket bets on Asia’s rising prominence as a technology market.
Let there be light
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 05/04/2024
» Brooches shone as Michelle Yeoh's statement jewellery. At the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, the Malaysian actress donned a Balenciaga gown adorned with the Lumière Feather Brooch by Cindy Chao The Art Jewel.
The day dams silenced Luang Prabang
Life, Wisa Wisesjindawat-Fink, Published on 19/02/2024
» While almost 10 hydropower mega-dams have been removed across the United States to revitalise rivers and people's lives, the governments of Laos and Thailand have reached an agreement to construct more such dams on the mainstream of the Lower Mekong River. Eleven dams are planned, despite the devastating consequences of two already operational dams on the river's ecosystem and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on it.
The reality of dreams
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/01/2024
» In the world of contemporary cinema, Norwegian filmmaker Kristoffer Borgli is a provocateur who is not afraid to tackle the intricacies of fame, societal pressures, and the blurred lines between the virtual and physical worlds. Known for his daring approach and for using satire to unveil the darker side of human nature, Borgli's work has garnered international acclaim, with his latest film Dream Scenario captivating audiences with its genre-bending narrative and stellar cast.