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10 to see
Life, Published on 10/10/2014
» A banquet of movies is back to please gluttonous (not always a bad thing) cinema-goers at the 12th World Film Festival of Bangkok, which begins next Friday at SF CentralWorld. As usual, European titles, Asian mavericks, Latin American stories as well as hot documentaries pack the 10-day programme that shows a total of 60 films.
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Lifestyle news from the streets
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 08/07/2015
» Post International Media, the publisher of Thailand's lifestyle and business magazines, recently launched its new sales channel Magbox, claiming it as Thailand's first magazine vending machine.
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Weak China outlook keeps shares on back foot
Business, Published on 07/09/2015
» Recap: Downbeat factory activity data in China cast a dark cloud over global stock markets as investors' concerns over the world's economic health mounted. However, economic stimulus measures to help low-income earners and SMEs shielded the Thai bourse.
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Set sheds another 2.2% as Asian sentiment subdued
Business, Published on 07/12/2015
» Recap: Asian stocks retreated last week, weighed down by negative factors including downbeat Chinese factory data, signals from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen that an interest-rate increase this month is all but certain, and the smaller-than-expected scale of new stimulus by the European Central Bank. In Thailand, rumours in social media that the European Union (EU) had imposed sanctions against the country triggered panic selling.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 10/09/2016
» 4 In collaboration with Inès de la Fressange, the French fashion titan whose name is "synonymous with Parisian chic", Uniqlo has released a new line of women's clothing inspired by the 1960s French fashion, when "the ready-to-wear industry led to the collapse of the hierarchy that had been the height of long-established haute couture". The first of a three-part collection (with the second and third releasing in October and November, respectively) -- now in stores -- is dubbed La Femme 70s, which expresses the "free and open feel of the 1970s".
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A tasty alternative to movies-as-usual
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 15/09/2016
» Finding alternative, independent films amidst mainstream Hollywood blockbusters in Thai cinemas can often feel like finding a needle in a haystack. The selection is small. Screening times, often at odd hours, are limited. And those living outside of Bangkok -- far away from the arthouse spots like Lido and House RCA -- can't help but wonder: "Don't I have anything else to watch but Sully, Don't Breathe and Shin Godzilla this week?".
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New Zealand film festival makes Thai debut
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/10/2016
» To celebrate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Thailand, the first-ever New Zealand Film Festival will be held in Bangkok from Friday until Sunday.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 04/03/2017
» 1. Win a 10-day, adventure-filled trip to New Zealand with musicians Toon Bodyslam and Joey Boy with the 100 Plus, Cycle Touring Season 2 -- Fly Off To New Zealand campaign. Dial *754* followed by the code under the "100 Plus" soda cap, followed by # and press call. It's that simple for 100 Plus fans to win a chance to cycle around South Island's stunning Lake Pukaki and ride the electrifying Shotover Jet speedboat inside the spectacular Shotover River Canyons. However, if you don't win a trip to New Zealand, you may win a Yamaha Aerox 155 motorbike. There will be 40 winners (20 prizes) in all, so aim to get lucky.
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A new vision on Siam's enduring symbol
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 26/04/2017
» The elephant and the man, walking down the road to redemption and encountering the wounded and the marginalised, the madmen and the prostitutes. In the film Pop Aye, which will kick off Bangkok Asean Film Festival 2017 this evening (see sidebar), the fine-tusked beast accompanies the lost soul as the duo find their way home from Bangkok to the Northeast.
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For the days that remain
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 17/11/2017
» Challenging taboos, one of Thailand's most popular directors returns with a film that looks death in the eye
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