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  The latest in K-culture

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/06/2023

  » This week, fans of Korean entertainment can enjoy the romantic comedy King The Land on Netflix. Thai fans will also have an opportunity to meet Ahn Hyo-seop, lead actor in the drama Dr Romantic Season 3.

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  A beautiful word of caution

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/12/2021

  » As part of the 2021 UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) competition, artists were allowed to create paintings without restrictions in terms of imagination and ingenuity since there was no specific theme. The results were rewarding. The winner of UOB Painting of the Year (Thailand) in the established artist category, Vachira Kornthong, created a mixed media on canvas painting, Land Of Happiness, which depicts the hidden beauty and abundant happiness found in nature. Land Of Happiness stood out with its use of vibrant colours combined with a fabric applique technique. The message of nature conservation that the artwork implies also touched viewers.

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  K-culture double for Thai fans

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/08/2023

  » Two recent events took place in the K-culture world. First, Battle Trip 2 was filmed in Thailand, and Hwang Min-hyun announced he will hold his first solo mini concert in Bangkok.

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  Forging a new identity

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/08/2020

  » Film director Nontawat Numbenchapol is recognised for his documentaries about minority groups including By The River (2013), Boundary (2013) and Soil Without Land (2019).

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  Messages hidden in art

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/06/2023

  » Nakhon Phanom airport was established during the Vietnam War to facilitate the transportation of supplies and troops for the US military. The airport served as a strategic location for the US Army to access Vietnam by flying over Laos which borders Thailand.

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  Preserving local traditions

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/03/2023

  » Since Phetchaburi and Songkhla have an abundance of sugar palm trees, people recognise these two provinces for their palm sugar products. When local ingredient expert Anusorn Tipayanon and community architect Jantrarat Jantaratippalukit visited Pattani, they were surprised to see the palm sugar production process there. After trying wak or krachae (liquor made from palm sugar) in Panare, Anusorn came up with the idea to create the exhibition "Soul/Sweet" which depicts products made from palm sugar.

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  That's a 'Wrap'

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/03/2022

  » Illustration is an art form that is currently widely accepted and far-reaching because its platform is not limited only to art galleries. Illustrators create a wide range of characters and come up with different methods to express their ideas. At SAC Gallery, six renowned illustrators present their perspectives at the exhibition "Wrap".

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  Promoting nature conservation through art

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/05/2020

  » Back in the day when Dr Rungsrit Kanjanavanit was a high school student, his sister handed him a telescope so he could take a closer look at a flock of birds jumping on a Jamaican cherry. Through the telescope, the vivid colours of red and yellow scarlet minivets and golden fronted leafbirds mesmerised him. Ever since then, he has been attracted to feathered creatures and has become an avid birdwatcher.

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  Modernising old traditions

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/07/2020

  » In Chinese tradition, people always honour their deceased family members by burning joss paper as an offering to their ancestors on special holidays and at family gatherings. The belief is that burning joss paper will bring prosperity to their ancestors in life after death. While the intention is honourable, the practice has contributed to the growing problem of air pollution.

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  Likay a lot

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/10/2019

  » Bollywood is one of the world's most competitive movie industries, making Thai viewers and the media alike excited to see Thai performers be a part of it. So when musical folk drama and likay actress Priya Samanabaramee, aka Ann Mitchai, became part of the industry in 2013, starring in Ishk Actually, her fans were thrilled.

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