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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 19/08/2017
» 1. From today until next Wednesday, head to the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Centre for the SAC Asean Film Festival. A commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Asean community, the festival will feature seven films from seven neighbouring Asean countries of Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia, as well as seminars and discussions about various topics. The event is free of charge. Make your reservations now at www.sac.or.th.
Please, touch the art
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 09/08/2017
» It's not easy learning art when you can't see. For many blind or visually-impaired students in a regular school curriculum, art class can become a tedious and limited affair. While they may be able to memorise names and dates for a quiz, blind students can struggle to keep up with their visually normal peers in more practical tasks or assignments, creating a gap between the capabilities of visually-impaired and regular students.
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.
Seeking care for mental health problems
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 25/07/2017
» Last week, the rock world reeled following the announcement that Chester Bennington, the frontman of the band Linkin Park, had ended his own life at the age of 41. It was just a couple months removed from the band's release of their seventh album in May, and a week out from the band's planned tour.
What’s trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/07/2017
» 1. PABLO, the famous Japanese cheese tart brand from Osaka, Japan, recently launched their new PABLO x MAMUANG line of products, a collaboration with the well-known Thai cartoon Mamuang Chan. The featured products in the collection include a mango-purée filled cheese tart (475 baht a piece), the "mini mango" mini tart (95 baht a piece) and a special umbrella designed by the illustrator who created Mamuang Chan. These special products will only be available until Sept 14, and can be found at PABLO branches in CentralPlaza Lardprao and Siam Paragon.
Avatar's Pandora in Bangkok
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 13/07/2017
» Say what you will of Avatar, James Cameron's 2009 sci-fi epic. Almost a decade since it was released, the film remains the highest-grossing in terms of worldwide box office revenue, with four upcoming sequels and even its own themed area in Disney World, alongside such titans as Star Wars and Marvel. In other words, Avatar is a big deal to a lot of people.
Death by plastic
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 28/06/2017
» Every time we go to a 7-Eleven, we are bombarded with numerous pieces of plastic we immediately throw away. Be it straws, bags or wrappers of various kinds, much of the plastic items we so casually throw away makes its way to the ocean, where it kills millions of marine animals each year who mistake the items for food.
A joyously meaty affair
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 23/06/2017
» A South Korean fantasy-thriller featuring an international cast is arriving on the screen worldwide next week -- in many cases the screen of your living-room television. The sci-fi romp Okja, directed by Bong Joon-ho and starring Tilda Swinton, Jake Gyllenhaal and Ahn Seo-hyun, is produced by the streaming giant Netflix, and its strategy of hiring a brand-name filmmaker and A-list cast for a high-budget "television movie" looks set to challenge the landscape of global film consumption and distribution.
Sisters are doin' it for themselves
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 22/06/2017
» Call it teen power. Or the epitome of kawaii culture. Or a great marketing idea. Some may also detect a strange, Lolita-tinted vibe. But with their own TV, anime and manga series, as well as the record for "highest selling musical act in Japan in terms of singles sold", AKB48, with 48 members, are a long-standing Japanese idol girl-group known for their super-cute style and catchy tunes. It has been described as a national phenomenon in its country of origin, with a devoted fanbase that has followed the band's songs and merchandise since its inception over a decade ago in 2005.
Taking on the big boys
Life, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 14/06/2017
» In recent years, Chinese smartphone brands like Huawei and Oppo have enjoyed a great surge in popularity and positive consumer impressions, blending decent performance with relatively attractive prices. They can't exactly put up a realistic fight against the biggest boys on the block just yet, but they're getting there fast.