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Small yet big
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/11/2023
» Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, residents of Jalandhar in northern India were never able to see the Himalayas as the view of the mountain range -- even in close proximity -- had always been clouded by air impurities. However, after traffic pollution dissipated following lockdowns, the Himalayas suddenly came into view, unveiling mountain peaks that had otherwise been unfamiliar to residents.
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Experience the power of activist art
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 18/08/2020
» Like other lifestyle genres such as music and film, art is a medium through which artists speak to the world. Many art exhibitions these days are therefore not just a feast for the eyes. They also raise questions about issues in society and subsequently serve as food for thought for the audience.
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Soft power sells best when not force-fed
Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/08/2023
» South Korea knows how to sell its products. Apart from K-entertainment, the country has also popularised K-merchandise through pop culture. From fried chicken and ramyeon cup noodles to egg drop sandwiches and soju, instant coffee and dietary supplements, we have seen countless products from South Korea in series and movies successfully create a huge customer base in Thailand.
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Lessons from Korea on soft power
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/03/2022
» South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae recently bagged the Best Actor title at the 27th Critics Choice Awards in Los Angeles earlier this month. This makes him the first Korean actor to take home the Best Actor accolade in the Drama Series category. Lee is known internationally for his lead role in the nine-episode survival drama Squid Game.
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Thailand exports culinary charm in animated series on Netflix
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 27/04/2022
» Thailand recently exported its culinary charm to the world with the release of the locally-produced animated series, Tasty Tales Of The Food Truckers, which is streaming via Kidoodle.TV in Australia.
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Supporting the art of cinema
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 03/06/2020
» While we have relied on streaming platforms like Netflix, AppleTV+, and HBO Go for entertainment for months, Lincoln Center's virtual cinema is another option worth checking out for new releases and restored classics.
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Tune in, branch out
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/04/2020
» Famous spots and public places around the world have become deserted as governments in various countries encourage people to stay home instead of going out in crowds. From an artistic point of view, this is a time when people can see the great emptiness of locations which were once crammed.
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Exhibitions to end your year in high spirits
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/12/2023
» Looking for inspiration, strength or even a word of encouragement to wrap up 2023 and move on to 2024? Three exhibitions on view at River City Bangkok will help.
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Messages of freedom
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 07/02/2020
» A man and a woman are lying face down on the grass. Their heads are covered with what looks like a plain white T-shirt. Fully naked, they are engaged in some sort of fight -- an arm wrestle -- in which no one triumphs.
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Art is all around you
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/10/2019
» Chayapong Charuvastr has some sort of special connection with neglected buildings and architectural structures. So whenever certain landmark constructions in Bangkok are torn down, his heart too is torn into pieces.
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