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Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Off the wall
Guru, Worada Elstow, Published on 11/03/2022
» Art is a massive part of culture; it is intertwined with most things in life. Despite the ongoing pandemic, Bangkok's art scene is making a comeback in full force with many thought-provoking shows that tell us that art is not merely aesthetical. Guru presents gallerists who present art with a mission.
Central World joins hands with King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital of the Thai Red Cross Society to open a vaccination centre to help authorities fight the pandemic, reinforcing Central Pattana’s position as the private sector’s leader in mass vaccinations
Published on 25/05/2021
» Central World, in cooperation with King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital of the Thai Red Cross Society, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), and the Thai Chamber of Commerce, is preparing to open a vaccination centre in the Central World LIVE zone on level 8 of the shopping centre with an area of over 4,500 square metres.
Weathering the Covid storm
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 02/03/2020
» The novel coronavirus outbreak has become a hot topic at home and in the office, something we've talked about almost every day as the health authorities try to educate people how to protect themselves from infection. Specialists have suggested that people shouldn't panic, but I can't help feeling nervous.
Indian diaspora bridging two nations
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/01/2020
» The Indian diaspora has been present in Thailand for over 150 years and now as their descendants enter a fifth generation, they continue to serve as an important bridge between both nations.
Taiwan documented at CentralWorld
Life, Published on 21/10/2019
» Here's your opportunity learn more about Taiwanese culture, through a selection of documentary films that will be screened at the "Taiwan Documentary Film Festival In Thailand 2019" at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld from Oct 30 to Nov 3.