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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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Japanese music mogul’s sex abuse ‘spanned decades’
Published on 29/08/2023
» TOKYO: The late founder of Japan’s biggest boy band empire had been sexually assaulting his young recruits for decades, some of the victims alleged in a report by an external panel on Tuesday.
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Hollywood edges closer to actors strike as talks sour
AFP, Published on 13/07/2023
» LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of Hollywood actors on Wednesday anxiously awaited their union's decision on whether to strike, as last-ditch talks with the likes of Disney and Netflix appeared to sour just hours before the crunch deadline.
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Take your furry friends to the flicks
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/06/2023
» A perfect holiday is when you spend a leisurely day out with your loved ones. A trip to the movie theatre is an ideal excursion, especially when you enjoy a newly released film.
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Paws and popcorn: Cinema goes pet-friendly
Published on 10/06/2023
» A fluffy white cat in a yellow dress perched on the top of a Bangkok cinema seat while, nearby, a Chihuahua in a Sebastian the Crab costume geared up to watch Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" with their owner.
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Harry Potter TV series announced, Rowling to executive produce
AFP, Published on 13/04/2023
» NEW YORK - The first Harry Potter television series is set to be made, with author JK Rowling acting as an executive producer, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Wednesday.
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Lisa-mania grips Bangkok
Published on 07/01/2023
» When Blackpink mega-star Lisa takes to the stage at Suphachalasai National Stadium on Saturday night, seeing the Thai-born K-pop sensation dance in the flesh will be a life-defining moment for many local superfans.
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Bringing a classic to life
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/12/2022
» A decade after the animated film made an impact, kids in Southeast Asia now have the chance to experience Disney's Frozen as Broadway's latest musical is coming to Singapore. It will be staged at the Lion City's Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands from Feb 5 next year until March 5. Tickets are now available via SISTIC.
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Taylor Swift hits out at 'excruciating' Ticketmaster tour chaos
AFP, Published on 19/11/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Taylor Swift on Friday lashed out at Ticketmaster over the botched sale of her upcoming tour, saying it was "excruciating" to learn that thousands of her fans had struggled to buy tickets.
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See the story of the creator of Moomin
Life, Published on 08/11/2022
» RCB Film Club is concluding its movie programme for this year with a screening of Tove, at RCB Forum, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, on Saturday at 4pm.
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