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Japan has something to show us
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2020
» Held to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of Thai-Japanese diplomatic relations by the Japan Foundation Bangkok and SF Cinema, the Japanese Film Festival will screen 14 films that represent the art, culture and general lifestyle of the country, from Feb 6 at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld. Here are some highlights.
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Musical exchanges
Life, Published on 02/04/2024
» A completely packed Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) was witness to a truly awe-inspiring concert on March 22, as a top visiting orchestra, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra (TSO), took to the stage to officially mark the opening of its brand new, brave initiative called "Asia Project".
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Poor Barbie... Oppenheimer's the bomb
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/03/2024
» The annual guessing game to read the minds of inscrutable Oscars voters is here.
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Echoes of Isan
Life, John Clewley, Published on 12/03/2024
» Sombat Simla is one of Thailand's top khaen players. He's been bending the notes of his khaen baet (eight rows of double pipes, sixteen in total) for more than 50 years.
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Celebrating three decades of discovery
Life, John Clewley, Published on 27/02/2024
» World Beat celebrates 30 years on the music trail this month. The column started in Feb 1994 when Chuan Leekpai of the Democrat Party was in his first term as Prime Minister.
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K-pop to take over QSNCC this month
Life, Published on 07/03/2024
» Queen Sirikit National Convention Center will be the favourite venue of the young generation this month as it is hosting three exciting events for K-pop fans and music lovers on three consecutive weekends.
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Latest from the world of Korean entertainment
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/02/2024
» Here are the latest updates from K-celebrities this week. First, Seo In-guk, a singer-songwriter and actor, will hold his first fan meeting in Thailand on March 9. Second, two renowned actors, Park Shin-hye and Park Hyung-sik, portray doctors who encounter mental health issues in the TV drama Doctor Slump on Netflix.
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Asian talents score big at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 31/05/2023
» From Japan to Malaysia by way of Vietnam, Asian filmmakers of disparate sensibilities triumphed at the recently-wrapped 76th Cannes Film Festival. The Palme d'Or may have gone to French filmmaker Justine Triet from her tense drama Anatomy Of A Fall, but six other awards handed out by the world's most influential film festival went to filmmakers from Asia, an unprecedented slate of recognition.
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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.
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Slot Machine begins world tour in Bangkok
Life, Published on 18/01/2024
» Slot Machine will kick off its "Exit To Enter World Tour 2024" with a grand concert, at UOB Live, 6th floor of Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road, on Feb 16.
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