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Making it rain
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 21/02/2018
» On 20 July, 1969, Thailand underwent its first ever test run of the Royal Rainmaking Project. Initiated by King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1955, the project is one of the late king's most recognised achievements, bringing rain to thousands of drought-stricken Thai farmers.
Black Panther's not just another Marvel money-grab
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 16/02/2018
» Since Doctor Strange, released in 2016, Marvel has been on an impressive roll. The studio's next three films -- Guardians Of The Galaxy 2, Spiderman: Homecoming and Thor: Ragnarok -- were all critically acclaimed successes, praised for their creativity and refreshing tweaks to the usual superhero formula. The films were a much-needed second wind to the ever-bloated Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), proving to audiences that even after more than 15 films, there is still room for us to be wowed by the studio's colourful and bombastic superhero shenanigans.
Neon-splashed altered reality
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 09/02/2018
» Part Blade Runner, part samurai Western, Netflix's Altered Carbon is one of its most interesting originals yet. With its 10-episode season released last Friday, the series is set in a futuristic, neon-splashed world, where death has been conquered thanks to a mysterious alien technology that allows people to digitally store their consciousness and personalities before downloading them into new bodies.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 30/12/2017
» 1. Museum Siam, in collaboration with the Thailand Association for the Blind, welcomes all to visit their special The King In Our Heart Exhibition, a multimedia exhibition meant to allow people with all types of disabilities to appreciate the late King Bhumibol's myriad achievements. Designed for both able-bodied and physically-impaired visitors, the exhibitions will be displayed with various types of sensory aids, such as a voiced-narration of the exhibitions, Braille explanations and tactile, 3D-models. You can visit the exhibition every day (except Mondays, when the museum is closed) till Jan 21, from 10am-6pm, for free.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 21/10/2017
» 1. Thursday marks the date of the royal funeral ceremony, the cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Many department stores and convenient stores -- including 7-Eleven -- have come out to announce a temporary cease of operations on that day, in order to encourage all Thai citizens to mourn the loss of their great king. Various government agencies and district offices will also be holding remote ceremonies within their respective areas, to accommodate those who may not be able to travel to the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, such as the burning of funeral flowers at various temples. You can visit kingrama9.bangkokpost.com (or kingrama9.posttoday.com for Thai site) for details such as dress code and travel recommendations to the ceremony site at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimol Mangkhalaram, or call your local district office to ask about activities in your local area.
Royal respects
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 03/10/2017
» Over the weekend, the lines of black-clad citizens stretched for several kilometres. On the one side, mourners queued up from the entrance of the Grand Palace, went round Sanam Luang and further down Ratchadamnoen Klang, past Democracy Monument with the line ending around Wat Ratchanadda near Pan Fah Bridge. On the other side, the queue went towards Ror Dor Junction. The waiting time was as long as 10 hours.
No dizzying heights
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 11/08/2017
» The Dark Tower had every reason to be good. It's an adaptation of a renowned series of novels by Stephen King. It features Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in leading roles. It's also directed (and scripted) by the man who wrote the 2009 Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, as well as 2012's A Royal Affair, both stellar films.
Assuming a role on the international stage
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 02/08/2017
» When World War I erupted in July 1914, Siam under the reign of King Rama VI declared itself neutral. Having maintained strong diplomatic ties with various countries from both sides of the conflict, there was little reason for the small country in Asia to enter the war on either side, far removed from the conflict in Europe, and with nothing to gain from taking part.
A war worth watching
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 14/07/2017
» Despite being critical and commercial successes upon their release, the Planet Of The Apes reboot franchise -- beginning with 2011's Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes and followed by 2014's Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes -- never really registered on my radar. I did watch the 2011 film when it was first released, though I didn't find it particularly memorable. I completely forgot about the second, and only realised 15 minutes into War For The Planet Of The Apes that it was in fact the third and closing feature in the series.
Bad, bad fun
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 23/06/2017
» Transformers: The Last Knight, the fifth instalment in Michael Bay's film franchise, is just bad. It's as simple as that. In the spirit of absolute fairness, however, I must admit that it is also probably the most fun I've had with the franchise in years.