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The gift of literature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/09/2025
» Hailing from a rural village, Hin Pa toils back-breaking hours until he runs into his childhood friend, Bak Berd, who makes a living as a parasailor in Phuket. Spurred by his invitation, Hin Pa relocates to the island for better opportunities. In a memorable scene, a traveller hands him a book midair. Who would foresee that it inspires him to read more, venture into painting and cycle around the world?
From stand-up to soulful art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/07/2025
» Udom "Nose" Taephanich is known as the most famous stand-up comedian in Thailand. On stage, Udom tells stories close to home and engages audiences with a humorous style of talking, which is why tickets for his performances always sell out. Although Udom made people laugh, he did not realise he was stressed until he went to consult a psychiatrist.
Cat tale 'Flow' goes from underdog to Oscar nominee
AFP, Published on 28/02/2025
» LONDON — The international success of "Flow", an animated Latvian film about a cat's quest to escape rising waters, has taken its director by surprise.
Thai content to watch out for on Netflix in 2025
Life, Published on 10/02/2025
» Following last year's Tee Thai Tee Mun campaign in which eight local productions captivated audiences across Thailand and beyond, Netflix Thailand recently announced six films and three series set to debut in 2025.
Global grooves
Life, John Clewley, Published on 05/11/2024
» Manu Chao released his last studio album La Radiolina in 2007. Prior to that, he released Clandestino in 1998 and Proxima Estacion: Esperanza in 2001 to global acclaim. He took off with a huge ensemble to tour the world after that, which resulted in the live album Radio Bemba Sound System in 2004. And prior to that, he had already played his version of punk rock, inspired by The Clash, with the legendary band Mano Negra.
The art of set design
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/06/2024
» When Dev Patel, a British actor known for compelling performances in films like Slumdog Millionaire (2008) and The Green Knight (2021) stepped into the director's chair for the first time with Monkey Man, he envisioned a neo-noir action thriller set in a fictional Indian city.
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.
Kita Food Festival returns to Malaysia and Singapore
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/08/2023
» The Kita Food Festival, which celebrates the culinary culture of Southeast Asia, returns this year, kicking off events in Kuching, Malaysia on Sept 27.
The Fig Lobby to hold a weekend of art and culture
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 28/06/2023
» The Fig Lobby on 55 Rim Tang Rod Fai Sai Paknam Road in Klong Toey, is a cinematic fusion of a cosy living room at a friend’s vacation house, a secret dance club, an art restaurant and an otherworldly hotel, creating an entirely new living experience for the brave and ever-changing world we inhabit.
A tale of perseverance
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/05/2023
» From the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting (1997) to Dogma (1999) and The Last Duel (2021), best buddies and long-time collaborators Ben Affleck and Matt Damon team up once again in Air, a biographical sports drama based on true events about the origin of one of the most famous sneakers, the Nike Air Jordan.