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Chiang Mai by design
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/12/2014
» At the mention of the northern province of Chiang Mai, most people think of a tourist hub filled with temples, coffee shops and a long walking street for shoppers. But deep inside, hiding around corners and turns are pieces of local art and design — both contemporary and traditional. To highlight and showcase these hidden works by local artists and craftsmen, as well as mobilising the creative industry to promote tourism, the Thailand Creative and Design Centre (TCDC) recently piloted its first Chiang Mai Design Week.
Tanwarin's latest a delight, full of tantalising surprises
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/09/2014
» There's a turmoil of emotions, daring and unexpected in Tanwarin Sukkhapisit's latest comedy-drama Love Sud Jin Fin Sugoi. This film (whose title is a linguistic potpourri, an English word mixed with Japanese and Thai slang terms) is packed with familiar faces (the Thai cast members) and also features an appearance by Japanese rock star Makoto Koshinaka. It focuses on the tangled relationships among a group of friends, most of whom seem to be harbouring a secret crush on another member of the group. Then there's the added complication of gender: in this film, gender is not an obstacle automatically preventing one character from being strongly attracted to another.
Udon Thani gig with a serious purpose
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 03/06/2014
» ‘We will, we will rock you!”
Let the music play
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 26/05/2014
» There’s a Thai saying that all aspiring and professional musicians know very well: “If you ever need any musical instrument at all, you just need to go to Woeng Nakhon Kasem.”