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Feeling the heat again
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 26/12/2017
» Thailand can't seem to get enough of American alternative rock band Imagine Dragons. They're coming back again for the third time in four years after blowing away Thai audiences with their high-energy performance back in 2015.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 16/12/2017
» 1. See through the eyes of royalty -- Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is back with her annual solo photography exhibition, Poetry Of Light, at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. Exhibiting her photographs taken from 2016-2017, visitors can get a rare glimpse of the Princess' line of work, tongue-in-cheek humour, and even shots from this year's royal funeral preparations. Visit bacc.or.th.
Junta needs to provide more than promises
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 04/12/2017
» It's been a few rough weeks for the junta.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 02/12/2017
» 1. Good news for those who have yet to visit King Bhumibhol's crematorium at Sanam Luang. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has granted an extension of visitation until Dec 31, with hopes that those who live in the provinces will have an opportunity to witness the finest Thai craftsmanship on display. Besides the royal crematorium, there is also a comprehensive exhibition, which chronicles the life of King Rama IX, with topics ranging from his childhood to achievements in science, Buddhism and international relations. In smaller open-air pavilions, the art of creating the crematorium is displayed, with videos displaying the artists at work.
Creating a colourful impression
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 24/11/2017
» The Singapore National Gallery has done it again. After their explosively successful "Yayoi Kusama: Life Is The Heart Of A Rainbow" exhibition, which had art enthusiasts flying in from all over Asia, they've unveiled another blockbuster show for aesthetes in the region.
Traditional flavours, modern techniques
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/11/2017
» Bangkok isn't short of Japanese restaurants. Yet, Kom-Ba-Wa, an unmarked and nondescript fine-dining Japanese kitchen in a road full of some of the city's hippest venues, beats all the odds.
What's trending and happening this week.
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 04/11/2017
» 1 Vive La France! From this month forward, citizens of Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, India and Russia won't have to wait 10 days for their visa delivery time. The French government has now significantly reduced visa delivery times to merely 48 hours in order to try to increase the number of foreign tourists following a dramatic dip due to the wave of terrorist attacks in 2016. This year, the country is targeting 89 million tourists from 83 million last year, and plans to bring in 100 million tourists in 2020.
The good, the bad and the ugly
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/11/2017
» If the World Press Photo Exhibition teaches us anything about the world we live in, it's that it is equal parts beautiful and equal parts ugly. The ugly, though, tends to stick. Pollution, assassinations, wars and mutilated animals: they're images that are hard to get out of your mind. They're images that make you question whether humanity has any dignity left. But they're images that the world needs to see to wake up and make a difference.
The where of history
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/10/2017
» It is without doubt one of the most melancholic time periods in the history of Thailand. The royal cremation yesterday was a historic event of sorrow and grandeur, and as the mourning period will soon come to an end, Thais young and old will continue to hold onto the fond memories of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Familiar beauty
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/10/2017
» Hung on the 4th and 5th floors of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre are familiar photographs of Buddhist statues, stunning ancient pagodas, and people and monks absorbed in prayer. The photos, taken by veteran Italian photographer Andrea Pistolesi are highly dramatic -- sometimes overly so, with high dynamic range effects, high contrast, and interesting textures superimposed on top.