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    Cover art

    Life, Published on 16/01/2023

    » At SAC Gallery, visitors wonder whether images of book covers at the exhibition "Old Wound" are real covers or paintings. Visitors are in doubt because each image depicts a worn-out book in elaborate detail, with scuffing, stains and spotting visible on the cover.

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    Calling all itinerant foodies

    Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/09/2020

    » After the huge success of its introductory phase launched a couple of months ago, "Thailand Food Paradise" should excite food-loving travellers even more with what is described as the best gastro-tourism campaign of the year.

  • News & article

    A beautiful responsibility

    Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/06/2017

    » Immediately after the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 13 last year, a team of Fine Arts Department architectural specialists began their work to design the royal crematorium. Kokiart Thongphud -- known as the trusted right-hand man of the late architect Arwut Ngernchuklin, who designed several previous royal crematoriums -- knew that the responsibility would fall on his shoulders. That night his brain began to whirl, his hands skilfully moving the pencil, rulers and paper, his eyes focusing on the details.

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    Meth in the madness

    Spectrum, Published on 11/09/2016

    » Thirteen years ago Saksiri Vanichanon was one of tens of thousands of addicts caught up in Thaksin Shinawatra's "war on drugs".

  • News & article

    In praise of mangoes

    Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/04/2018

    » At this very minute, no fruit dominates Thailand's food scene like the mango. The juicy, brightly yellow flesh of the fully ripe fruit, typically accompanied by sweet sticky rice, is regarded as the gastronomic holy grail for the summer season by many aficionados, locals and visitors alike.

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    GL chief disavows price manipulation

    Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/06/2017

    » Group Lease Plc (GL) chairman and chief executive Mitsuji Konoshita says the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) has ordered him to pay a fine over alleged share price manipulation in Wedge Holdings Co Ltd, but he is in the process of seeking a court ruling to overturn the order.

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    Alternative screenings this weekend

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 02/09/2016

    » As the multiplexes are dominated by the big Thai film Fanday, two screenings this weekend should provide alternatives for Bangkok moviegoers. First, David Lean's Doctor Zhivago will play at the Scala on Sunday at noon, then a set of nine short films addressing the issue of legal reform will be screened at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre at 3pm.

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    Big laughs

    Life, Duangphat Sitthipat, Published on 20/10/2015

    » Sathan Koomgate doesn't know Peter Dinklage, though they share a profession and a physical condition. Dinklage, a dwarf and the beloved star of Game Of Thrones, won an Emmy for best supporting actor last month for playing Tyrion Lannister in the hit series. Sathan doesn't dream of such glory, content that his abnormal stature gives him a livelihood as a more simple form of entertainer.

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    The big picture: prizes vs popularity

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 06/03/2015

    » When Birdman won Best Picture at the Academy Awards last week, a New York Times headline read: "Oscars show growing gap between moviegoers and Academy", referring to the fact that a small, semi-art-house film that wasn't seen by many people received the industry's highest honour. The article goes on to quote film historian Philip Hallman, who says "most people have to finally accept that the Oscars have become elitist and not in step with anything that is actually popular".

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    SIAM TEA ROOM CELEBRATES END OF RAINY SEASON

    By prnews, Created on: 10/08/2017, Last updated on: 10/08/2017

    » [b:1azr8oua]WITH EXQUISITE LANNA MENU[/b:1azr8oua] To celebrate Buddhist Lent, Thai Mother’s Day and the transition from rainy season to winter, Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park is inviting diners to discover the authentic flavors and ingredients of northern Thailand. A selection of exquisite...

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