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Troupes on display
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 15/02/2012
» In the hodgepodge of student, amateur, professional and comeback theatre troupes that, for a decade, have together defined the Bangkok Theatre Festival (BTF), it can be difficult to discover the shining newcomers. Even those who have been on the scene for years can easily get lost in the muddle. While regular theatre-goers may prefer to invest their energy in watching the works of long-standing reputable troupes, sometimes it's the new discoveries that make your theatre-going experience all the more worthwhile and exciting. We talked to newly formed and lesser-known companies of veterans and new blood to give you a glimpse into this year's festival and the direction of the local theatre scene.
Soul of a Nation
Life, Yanapon Musiket, Published on 07/03/2012
» Celebrating the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Thailand this year, the Australian Embassy in Bangkok has organised a number of cultural exchange activities including an art exhibition, "Shadowlife", at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
Street food recipes from around the world
Muse, Sukhumaporn Laiyok, Published on 12/05/2012
» The World's Best Street Food: Where to Find It & How to Make It brings you menus that are available on every street corner that fulfils every dietary need right into your own kitchen. From pupusa, which is often considered the national dish of El Salvador and som tam (papaya salad), Thailand's best-loved street food dish to the Polish icon pierogi, a crescent-shaped doughy delight with a variety of fillings, the menus offer both savoury and sweet items.
Making an Olympic Debut
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 16/07/2012
» For most athletes, reaching the Olympics is an arduous road covered with blood, sweat and tears. And for those making their debut at the world's most anticipated sporting meet, it can be twice as challenging.
Coming up for air after drowning in booze
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 05/08/2012
» Buddhist Lent is upon us. I'm going to refer to it by its Thai name, Khao Phansa, not to be a show-off but more because I've never felt comfortable with ''Lent''.
Documentary series on Malaysia starts Sunday
Life, Published on 14/09/2012
» Malaysia is a country where a spectrum of cultures and traditions continues to thrive in harmony.
Wounded Knee, restored spirit
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 28/01/2013
» Dee Brown's Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee may not ring the bell too loud in this century, but in the previous, it was a seminal read for Baby Boomers and liberals in many parts of the world. First published in the US in 1970, the book was a best-seller throughout 1971, and although it was written over 40 years ago, the words Brown penned, according to its Thai translator, are still strikingly relevant to the Obama-era of today.
Canvas creations: young boxing promoter dreams big
B Magazine, Published on 03/02/2013
» Growing up, Nuttadaj ''Boat'' Vachirarattanawong's main playground was the boxing ring at Lumpini Stadium. As the son of Thailand's pre-eminent boxing promoter Virat Vachirarattanawong, he was raised around muay Thai and learned every facet of it, from the strategies of the boxers in the ring to the everyday tasks involved in running and promoting Thailand's national sport.
Falling through the O-Net
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 17/02/2013
» Those who came up with some of the questions for the test that decides the fate of the nation's university applicants should have the following query put to them: What were you thinking?
Return of the loving dead: Mae Nak mania strikes again
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 07/04/2013
» Good morning first-time visitors to Bangkok. Please excuse the traffic jams of the past week in the City of Angels and, anyway, what are you doing holidaying here at the hottest time of the year?