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Faces of courage
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/05/2024
» Si Leeya knew he had fallen prey to leprosy at the age of 15. Overwhelmed by fear of social stigma, he decided to run away from home.
Explore the silk legacy of Buri Ram
Life, Published on 19/03/2024
» Buri Ram's silk legacy and local wisdom is showcased during "Colors Of Buriram", which kicks off today and runs daily from 10am to 6pm until Thursday in front of Na Pho district office in Buri Ram province.
The day dams silenced Luang Prabang
Life, 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.
Fusing different musical worlds
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/02/2024
» Klezmer is the music of Ashkenazi Jews, who created the music in Central and Eastern Europe in the 16th century. Although mainly instrumental, the music is usually sung in Yiddish. It was hugely popular before the destruction of Yiddish communities in Central Europe during the Holocaust. Professional Klezmer musicians who escaped to the US founded large klezmer orchestras in the first two decades of the 20th century, who competed with jazz ensembles and Irish big bands in New York.
A creative playground awaits
Life, Published on 31/01/2024
» The stories of local ways of life in South Sukhumvit are presented through many activities as part of Bangkok Design Week 2024 until Sunday.
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.
Design Week 2024 strives for a 'better Bangkok'
Life, Published on 25/01/2024
» Everyone is invited to help transform Bangkok to be more than liveable and lovable during "Bangkok Design Week 2024", which will bring a myriad of activities to 15 districts in the city, from Saturday to Feb 4.
Bangkok Design Week returns with a local touch
Life, Published on 24/01/2024
» Now in its 7th edition, Bangkok Design Week 2024 (BKKDW2024) returns on Saturday until Feb 4, at various venues across the capital. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event aims to present core design challenges and creative endeavours, reflecting authentic issues the city faces.
Bangkok Design Week 2024 takes place from Jan 27 to Feb 4
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/01/2024
» A long fixture on Bangkok’s annual calendar, Bangkok Design Week 2024 (BKKDW2024)’s seventh edition takes place from Jan 27 to Feb 4.
Capturing the charm of Chinatown
Life, Published on 23/01/2024
» The hidden treasures and charm of Bangkok's Chinatown are presented during "Through the Lens Of A Local: Chinatown Chronicles" at Asai Bangkok Chinatown, Charoen Krung Road, from Saturday until March 31.