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An explosion of self-hate
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 19/06/2016
» My heart broke as I watched a CNN anchor read the names of the 49 men and women shot dead in Orlando, while their happy faces flashed up on screen.
Art as a political act
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 18/03/2016
» It was with a feeling of nausea and disgust that Chiang Mai-based artist Mit Jai Inn spent one month working on his new series of abstract paintings, now on display and part of the exhibition "Wett" at Gallery Ver at N22 in Bangkok. Mit's series is entitled "Junta Monochrome" -- obviously not for the works themselves -- for the art space has exploded with every colour imaginable; rather the title conveys the artist's contempt for the reality outside: a junta-ruled country where things are either black or white, where if you're not a khon dee (good person), the artist says, you are inevitably the bad guy.
Break a sweat, not the bank
Guru, Napamon Roongwitoo, Published on 19/02/2016
» Oh, how we all dream of having a flat stomach, toned arms and the endurance of Usain Bolt. The problem with making that dream come true is we have too many excuses. Signing up at a gym? No money. Running in the park? Too hot. Swimming? Too wet. Yoga at home? No time. Ice cream? Oh, yes.
A very Mozart festival
Life, Published on 14/01/2016
» The most significant feature of the interesting and varied programme served up in the ninth "Mozart And More" festival at the Thailand Cultural Centre Small Hall was the display of talented young musicians taking part. Three concerts were staged over successive nights on Jan 4-6, commemorating the Day of the Passing of Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the "Patron Saint" of classical music in Thailand, who died in January eight years ago.
From clam to crab governments
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 14/12/2015
» From the Tanin Kraivixien government following the massacre of Oct 6, 1976, the premiership of Gen Prem Tinsulanonda in the 80s, the post-economic crisis time of Chuan Leekpai up to the politically turbulent times of Thaksin Shinawatra, Abhisit Vejjajiva and Yingluck Shinawatra -- few have witnessed the history of Thai contemporary politics as closely as Somlak Songsamphant.
Exploring Myanmar's past
Life, Published on 23/11/2015
» Myanmar is making headlines around the globe like never before in light of its recent election. However, despite the recent press coverage, history buffs and curious readers often emerge empty-handed when seeking lengthier literature on the nation and it's turbulent past.
Por's surprise, Kwan sex clip scandal, naked fuss, saucy scenes
News, Mae Moo, Published on 15/11/2015
» A surprise visit by two little-known but key people in actor Tridsadee "Por" Sahawong's closely guarded private life has intrigued his followers at the city hospital where he is battling dengue fever.
A political punk party
Life, Published on 22/09/2015
» Punk veterans Anti-Flag protested along with the people of Bangkok on Sunday night at The Rock Pub.
Veerakan's regret, reluctant father, Pang's denial
News, Mae Moo, Published on 02/08/2015
» The father of musician Prachathip “Singha” Musikapong, who took his own life by jumping from the ninth floor of his city condo on Wednesday night, says he blames himself for not helping his son sooner.
Back to the future
B Magazine, Michael Ruffles, Published on 01/02/2015
» Nostalgia apparently is what it used to be. With new Star Wars and Mad Max films coming, AC/DC and Giorgio Moroder releasing albums, and K-pop hairstyles that look like A Flock of Seagulls, you could be forgiven for feeling like Marty McFly stepping out of the DeLorean in Back to the Future II. There is more than a bit of 1985 about 2015, even though there are no flying cars and only Tony Hawk has managed to get his feet on a hoverboard.