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Inspiring innovators
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/10/2023
» In order to promote creative ideas and cultural potential to drive the economy at both the national and international level, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) established the Creative Excellence Awards (CE Awards) in 2023.
Compiling it all into sight and sound
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/09/2023
» Thanachai "Pod" Ujjin, is best known as the frontman of Moderndog, the pioneer of Thailand's alternative rock bands. Aside from being a singer-songwriter, Thanachai has been passionate about creating abstract paintings for a decade.
The latest in K-culture
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/06/2023
» This week, fans of Korean entertainment can enjoy the romantic comedy King The Land on Netflix. Thai fans will also have an opportunity to meet Ahn Hyo-seop, lead actor in the drama Dr Romantic Season 3.
A cleaner ride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2023
» Three-wheeled vehicles, or tuk-tuks as they are known, are popular among tourists in Thailand due to their distinctive appearance and ability to provide a unique local experience. However, when start-up company Urban Mobility Tech (UMT) surveyed the pain points of passengers in Bangkok using public transportation, they responded that tuk-tuks did not have a standard price and the vehicles created noise and air pollution. In 2017, UMT decided to launch Muvmi, an electric tuk-tuk company, to provide an environmentally friendly and safe public transportation option to Bangkokians.
Time for local spirits to shine?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/03/2023
» On display now at the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), the exhibition "Thai Local Spirit" raises the question, can Thai rice whiskeys like lao khao, sa toe and ka chae earn worldwide recognition like soju and sake?"
Transcending boundaries
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/02/2022
» It was a pleasant surprise for the four Thai singers of 4MIX when more than 3,000 fans welcomed them at the mini-concert "4MIX Unix Mexico" in Mexico City. The venue, a stage in front of a mall, was jam-packed. Some fans had prepared signs in both Thai and English to express their appreciation for 4MIX and when the singers performed, and they sang along in Thai.
Bored of staying in? Get out online
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2020
» People are now encouraged to avoid public spaces and keep a distance from others during the Covid-19 pandemic, so many of them opt for online activities instead.
Likay a lot
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/10/2019
» Bollywood is one of the world's most competitive movie industries, making Thai viewers and the media alike excited to see Thai performers be a part of it. So when musical folk drama and likay actress Priya Samanabaramee, aka Ann Mitchai, became part of the industry in 2013, starring in Ishk Actually, her fans were thrilled.
Street Seoul in the heart of Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/09/2019
» The Korean wave continues to wash through Thailand. To strengthen relations with Korean business partners and promote Korean culture and products to Thais, the Pano Industry Company has teamed up with The Gravity Motion for the Seoul Street Festival Thailand 2019, taking place on Saturday and Sunday at CentralWorld. The event will feature performances from popular Korean and Thai acts as well as food, fashion, beauty and travel goods for sale.