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    A life of diplomacy

    Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 16/08/2019

    » Former prime minister Anand Panyarachun will give a speech in tribute to the late former deputy foreign minister Visutr Arthayukti at the launch of his biography on Sunday.

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    The message of the medium

    Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/08/2019

    » When the chipmunks Chip and Dale sailed into the bustling floating market in the recent viral Disney short Our Floating Dreams, both the world and local people were fascinated by the images of Thai culture. Busy canals and pineapple fried rice brought about onscreen exoticism watched by millions around the world.

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    Farewell to a maestro

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024

    » The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).

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    Get onboard as FCCT launches Bangkok Station

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/11/2023

    » On Nov 23, join UK photographer Tim Russell for the much-anticipated launch of his book Bangkok Station: Seven Years Of Photography From Hualamphong, at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) on Phloenchit Road.

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    Saudi culture collides with Hollywood style in Head To Head

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/08/2023

    » How often do we as movie fans living in Thailand get the chance to see foreign films, especially ones from Saudi Arabia? But thanks to streaming services like Netflix, now we get to see Saudi content like the comedy thriller Head To Head.

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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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    Enjoy a week of art and culture at City Hall

    Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 17/01/2024

    » Art lovers are invited to immerse in the contemporary art scene of Bangkok during "Colorful Bangkok Expo 2024", which will kick off on Thursday and run daily from 4pm to 9pm, until Sunday. The venue is Lan Khon Mueang square in front of Bangkok City Hall, Sao Chingcha.

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    Chiang Mai blooms for Flora Festival

    Life, Published on 25/12/2023

    » Flowers are blooming for the annual Flora Festival, which is running daily from 8am to 6pm at the Royal Park Rajapruek in Chiang Mai until Feb 29 next year.

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    Sounds of the year

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/12/2023

    » With travel back to normal after Covid-19, this year saw the entertainment industry return to normal. Thailand, with its vibrant cultural scene, saw a resurgence of live music that showcased a diverse spectrum of artists, ranging from global icons to emerging indie sensations.

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    The roar of the past

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/12/2023

    » On display at Singapore Art Museum (SAM), "Time & The Tiger" is a captivating mid-career retrospective by renowned Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen. Ho is a visual artist, writer, theatre director and filmmaker whose practice challenges conventional hierarchies and people's understanding of the past.

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