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Observe Thai history on public display, Lego-ised
Life, Published on 08/01/2018
» CentralPlaza LardPrao will celebrate National Children's Day with a stunning showcase of Lego creations during Lego Amazing Kid's Day, from Thursday to Jan 18.
Women's group asks Philippine leader to keep abuse statue
Associated Press, Published on 11/01/2018
» MANILA: A women's group has asked Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's government to oppose any request by Japan to remove a newly erected monument honouring women who were forced to work in military brothels for Japanese forces during World War II.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/01/2018
» 1It's a good start to the new year for music lovers as English indie pop band The XX will make their debut in Bangkok on Jan 29 at ThunderDome Muang Thong Thani. The London-based pop trio -- Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith are known for their minimal and hypnotic sound, drawing in huge raves from critics with their first album XX (2009) and later on Coexist (2012). After four years, the band just released their latest album I See You in early 2017. Prepare to be hypnotised by their biggest hits like Intro, Crystalised and Say Something Loving. The tickets are on sale now via www.ticketmelon.com, 02-026-3068. 2,800 baht per person for standing tickets only.
It's no child's play
Muse, Story by Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 13/01/2018
» This Children's Day, Lego aficionados can witness the beauty of Bangkok via the world's most popular building blocks. Created with over 500,000 Lego bricks, 11 iconic destinations in Bangkok have been recreated in both mosaic and 3D, and from an 8.5m, snap-ready panorama. Both traditional and colonial treasures are on display, be it the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Wat Phra Kaew or Yaowarat Road. The model-building team -- all men who have a hobby of Lego building -- first decided where to position each place, before they worked together to connect the sky mosaic in the background. Then, each person worked to scale down their building, a process which averaged up to two months, with one month to design the final display and another month to build the actual destination. We talked to two of the 11 builders who have long been on the Lego circuit about how creating model destinations is no child's play.
The value of old money
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 15/01/2018
» High-tech library, co-working space and museum rolled into one, the Bank of Thailand's new Learning Center -- recently opened to commemorate its 75th anniversary -- is shaping up to be Bangkok's latest riverside destination. Situated right by the Chao Phraya, with a picturesque view of the river, the centre is located across from the Bank of Thailand offices under the Rama VIII bridge, and sees a 50-year-old maximum-security note-printing facility transformed into a spacious and serene public library.
Narrative of Monuments
Life, Published on 17/01/2018
» Kata Sangkhae's conceptual photographs of the Democracy Monument may inspire hope or despair according to the viewer's interpretation. Against the night sky, at times blurry and then in sharp focus but without detail definition, his non-naturalistic images of blinding light on the golden replica of the constitution convey tall white shapes evocative of disembodied spirits.
Flower fair in the capital
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/01/2018
» From Feb 2-4, the "NaiLert Flower & Garden Art Fair", one of Thailand's most prestigious floral events, will take place at the Park of Nai Lert in the heart of Bangkok from 9am-8pm.
The stream of history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/01/2018
» A stroll along Klong Khumuang Doem is worth a try for tourists. This area boasts various places with historical, religious and cultural importance.
In search of big ideas
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 18/01/2018
» BangkokEdge Festival, billed as an "idea festival", returns to its old quarters of Bangkok this weekend. Spearheaded by MR Narisa Chakrabongse, the two-day event is a vibrant smorgasbord of literature, music, art, history and politics, anchored in the charming venues of Museum Siam, Chakrabongse Villas and Rajini School. There will be talks -- plenty of panels and discussions, on subjects ranging from "What Makes The Chao Phraya A World Monument?" to "The Power Of Slam Poetry", from "Populism, Religion and Neo-Nationalism In The 21st Century" to "Years Of Living Dangerously: A Woman's Take On War". The list of participants is starry, including writers, journalists, poets, historians and artists, Thai and international. Come evening, the lawn of Museum Siam will play host to film screenings (Pop Aye on Saturday and Citizen Dog on Sunday), as well as concerts by Hugo, Yena, Rasmee Isan Soul and more.
For king, country and disbanded brothers
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 20/01/2018
» A Christian Thai soldier has embarked on a mission to help fellow veterans and their families after he was inspired by the footprints of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was cremated in October after one year of mourning.