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A close-up look at Bangkok's dark side
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/09/2021
» The largest and most populous city in Thailand, Bangkok is well-known as a perfect tourist destination and street food paradise with plenty of friendly faces. But just like any other big city around the world, only people who actually live here understand that Bangkok can be a facade. On one side is a glamorous city, but the other side presents a very dark place.
'Pantries of sharing' mustn't let dark side win
Oped, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 13/05/2020
» The "pantries of sharing" project -- a small charity scheme involving those who have more leaving behind food and other necessities for anyone who may need an item or two -- has become the talk of the town. Yet, a dark side has emerged with some people being too greedy, emptying all the shelves in one fell swoop.
Asean must use power
Oped, Postbag, Published on 27/06/2020
» Re: "Asean must walk the walk," (Editorial, June 26).
The Curse is dark, uncomfortable fun
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/11/2023
» In a realm saturated with sitcoms, The Curse emerges as a distinctive black comedy series that brazenly defies convention.
Time to stop bullying
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 13/03/2023
» Images of students being bullied in school resurfaced following the worldwide premiere of The Glory, a 16-episode series which shines a spotlight on bullying, the dark side of wealth and power, as well as the importance of good parenting.
Sounds from the silver screen
Life, Published on 02/12/2020
» Has there ever been a more miraculous tunesmith than film composer John Williams? Following a fantastic evening of complete immersion in his best-known movie themes in the company of the marvellous Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the commanding baton of resident conductor Dr Vanich Potavanich, the answer last week was surely an unequivocal "No!". In yet another sold-out concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre on Nov 13, there were indeed some terrifying moments when the "Dark Side" was unleashed, however, for the most part, this was an evening of unadulterated, joyful reverie and fond recollections of all those treasured moments when we experienced these magical soundtracks for the first time in the movie theatre. The RBSO truly revelled in "Movie Themes By John Williams".
A plea for reason
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/06/2020
» What's going on with netizens today? A few years ago they said that the internet would be a new medium to bring people closer together, but why does it seem now that these technologies are tearing us apart? In this age of new communication, technologies and social media have made it easier for us to stay in touch with the people we care about, like family members and friends, and even strangers from different places and cultures around the world. However, what this comes with is a dark side of being so connected.
Firming it up
Postbag, Published on 12/11/2023
» Re: "Bankers allay app concerns", (Business, Nov 9).
Father-son duo in chaps and Stetson hats
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/04/2021
» There is something about British actor Idris Elba and his unique persona that draws him to Westerns and cowboy-type stories. Last time we saw him in a cowboy hat and holding twin revolvers was in the Stephen King's Western fantasy adaptation The Dark Tower (2017), Elba has two more Western-themed films scheduled this year, the action film The Harder They Fall where he plays an outlaw gunfighter opposite Jonathan Majors; and the latest Netflix release Concrete Cowboy, a high drama and coming of age film that takes place in the real-life urban cowboy community in a Philadelphia neighbourhood.
More twists and turns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/06/2023
» It's hard to believe that Black Mirror is 12 years old. Since the day the show began, the franchise, despite not being perfect, has been held in high regard by many fans and critics and labelled one of the most original concepts when it comes to mystery, science fiction and even horror.