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Picturing Potter all over again
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/05/2020
» Do you remember your first time reading the Harry Potter books? For many who were born and raised in the last two decades, they will surely have the story of this young wizard and his epic adventures as part of their childhood memories. There's indeed something genuinely special about these novels by British author J.K. Rowling. Whether it's unique storytelling or the wonderful illustrations, they couldn't escape, becoming lost in this spellbinding magical world. But whatever the reasons might be, the Harry Potter series definitely cast its spell on children and readers all over the world.
Polish week ends with celebration of Joseph Conrad's most seminal work
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 27/04/2017
» The Polish Arts and Culture Week started last Sunday at Chualalongkorn University's Central and Eastern European Studies Section. While previous activities over the past four days have attracted much interest, the centrepiece is tomorrow's event at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre: the celebration of Polish-British writer Joseph Conrad.
Santi-Vina finally comes home
Life, Published on 22/07/2016
» On July 15, the Thai Film Archive hosted the screening of Santi-Vina, the 1954 classic Thai film whose negative prints were thought to be lost before they were discovered at the British Film Institute in London two years ago. After a lengthy restoration process by a lab in Italy and a world premiere in Cannes, Santi-Vina returned home after six decades. The screening at Scala last Friday is sure to become a chapter in Thai cinema history: it was an emotional homecoming and the 800-seat theatre was full to the tilt, something that hadn't happened at the venue for a long time.
An education in 'Thainess'
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 15/07/2015
» Nithiwat Tharatorn stood beside the poster of his film Kidthung Wittaya (Teacher's Diary). He smiled broadly. The reason was not just that he was in front of the cameras, but also because he was glad that his romantic comedy film, which came out in Thailand last year, was selected as the opening movie for the first Thai Film Festival at the theatre of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in London.
PM volunteers for first shot
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/02/2021
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday announced he is ready to be the first Thai to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in a bid to boost public confidence in the China-made vaccine.
Thai pride
Guru, Eric E Surbano, Published on 15/11/2019
» Thailand is well-known around the world for a number of things: beautiful beaches, great food and extremely friendly people, to name a few. It's also home to a variety of homegrown talent be it in the entertainment industry or elsewhere. Sure, you can probably name a bunch off the top of your head that people go gaga for right here in the country, but there's also a number of them who are pretty well-known internationally, some of whom you may not be aware of. Either way, these are people who are making their motherland proud and whose works are worthy to be celebrated. From make-up artists to cake designers, here are Thais who are getting recognition locally and internationally for their work.
Queer goings on at BACC
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 19/09/2019
» A selection of LGBTI films will be shown at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) over the next four weekends.
Inspiring science
News, Postbag, Published on 28/11/2018
» Re: "Mars InSight spacecraft lands on Red Planet", (Online, Nov 27).
BBC vows to 'suit Thai laws, culture'
News, Published on 07/04/2017
» The BBC is ready to move forward as a digital news content provider in Thailand and it is also ready to adjust its work culture to suit Thai laws and audiences, a BBC World Service executive says.
To be or not to be in Thailand
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 30/04/2017
» Most Thais regard William Shakespeare's plays as high art which they have to climb a balcony to understand, though they may be surprised to find that the Bard's plays are not all Greek to them.