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Spreading the light of masters
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 14/03/2018
» Three years ago, Manit Sriwanichpoom's "Forgotten Thai Masters Of Photography" exhibition was one of the most anticipated and intriguing shows of "Photo Bangkok 2015". In fact, the photographer and curator had unearthed seven master Thai photographers of the past several decades, nearly forgotten and lost through time, and revived them for contemporary viewers through several shows at his Kathmandu Photo Gallery since early 2010s.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/03/2018
» 1 Animal conservation is the hot topic of the town, and Jim Thompson is (unintentionally) getting involved in the fight. In buying their autumn/winter 2017 collection of scarves, specifically the Tiger Silk Jacquard Scarf (11,500 baht), you will be donating 5% (575 baht) of the price towards The World Wildlife Foundation. With a large dimension of 27 by 27 inches, the print of the powerful tiger has been expertly jacquard woven into 100% Jim Thompson silk. There are two colours available for this cause: gold/brown and silver/grey.
In his own time
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 09/03/2018
» Out of the countless international concerts planned for Bangkok this year, one announcement caused an appropriate collective freak-out. In a short promo video, nine-time Grammy- and Academy Award-winning recording artist John Legend, with his half-Thai, half-Norwegian wife, Chrissy Teigen, greeted Thai fans with a cheery "Sawasdee".
Two more months for sky-high dining
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/03/2018
» Fancy eating an extravagant four-course Western meal 50m in the air? It seems like Thailand has got used to that idea, as "Dinner In The Sky" -- which was supposed to end last week -- is continuing to run for another two months until April 30.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 24/02/2018
» 1Coffee lovers are in for a treat this weekend as Away Magazine in collaboration with Lhong 1919 will be hosting their first ever Bangkok Coffee Cult event. Coming from an urge to organise a small get-together of Bangkok's best cafés, Bangkok Coffee Cult, which takes place until tomorrow, will engage people in the science and culture of coffee. At the grounds of Lhong 1919, baristas from Blue Whale, Casa Lapin, Duck You Caferista and many more will be there to serve some of their newest signature drinks. There will also be tastings of coffee cocktails and activities like coffee pairings. Bangkok Coffee Cult takes place from 11am-7pm at Lhong 1919. Tickets cost 200 baht, and can be traded for a cup of coffee at any participating café.
Stopping the heinous crime of child-sex abuse
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 23/02/2018
» Parents sexually abusing their own three-year-old son to make easy money online, child molesters working as primary school teachers, Buddhist monks running child sex rings. Time and again, Thailand has produced some incomprehensibly awful news headlines, and time and again, it seems like nothing is getting done. With women now getting their voices and stories heard in the powerful #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, it seems like we should also start focusing on those who are still voiceless: children.
Diversifying the Marvel Universe
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 15/02/2018
» The Marvel Universe is generally associated with comic book nerds -- especially white, male comic book nerds. But since Marvel Entertainment has ruled the world's box office with adaptations of their comics -- Black Panther opens worldwide this week -- the company has started to diversify their characters and draw every background into their Marvel Universe.
The man with history in his lens
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/02/2018
» 'You're all very young!" exclaimed Nick Ut after we introduced ourselves to each other. "I remember -- me too! I started when I was very young."
What’s trending and happening this week
Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/02/2018
» 1: Those looking for some new gadgets are in luck as the ‘Thailand Mobile Expo 2018’ will be taking place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from Feb 15-18.
Still saving the day
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 07/02/2018
» Action camera giant GoPro has been in a bit of a tight spot. Their aggressively marketed Karma drone proved to be a flop. Their previous action camera -- the GoPro Hero5 Black didn't sell as well as expected. And with these two aspects combined, the company had to make drastic measures, including price cuts to their latest and most impressive product -- the GoPro Hero6 Black. Fans who bought the device before the 4,000 baht price cut were understandably upset, but to those who are on the fence about purchasing one, here are a few things to consider.