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    Korean indie rock band set for two local gigs

    Life, Published on 27/02/2024

    » Wave to Earth, a Korean indie rock band, will make a comeback to the Kingdom for two exciting shows next week.

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    A mirrored oasis

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/01/2024

    » Located in the middle of downtown Bangkok next to Phloen Chit BTS, a 10m-high art installation titled Liminal Space is a tree adorned with traditional Thai mirrors. Created by Sanitas Pradittasnee, an artist and landscape designer, the spectacular work offers a space for contemplation in the city.

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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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    2023 ROUNDUP A vintage year for Thai cinema?

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 25/12/2023

    » There were cheers of jubilation and gasps of disbelief as Thai cinema found itself awash with excitement in 2023. This has been the most successful year for mainstream Thai movies in a decade, a box-office triumph far exceeding all expectations. To many, the 2023 coup de theatre calls for celebration. "We are back!" cried optimistic pundits. But also: "Really? Is it just a one-time cinema party and can we keep the ball rolling?"

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    Literature Festival highlights regional narratives

    Life, Published on 02/11/2023

    » The "Bangkok Literature Festival" returns with a platform to spotlight Southeast Asia in the literary world, at Neilson Hays Library, Surawong Road, on Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 6pm.

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    The power of words

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/11/2023

    » Following the success of the first event in 2019, Neilson Hays Library invites fans of literature or bookworms to the 2023 instalment of Bangkok Literature Festival, a celebration of books and ideas in the heart of Thailand's capital.

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    Capturing family bonds

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/10/2023

    » The special bond between artists and their loved ones can inspire them to create captivating works. Two artists -- Thepporn Prikphet and Jakkrit Srisongkram -- won prizes for portraits of their family members in the Italthai Portrait Prize 2023, Thailand's national portraiture competition hosted by River City Bangkok.

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    German films to play at KinoFest

    Life, Published on 24/10/2023

    » After an all-online edition last year, KinoFest 2023 will take to cinemas this year, bringing close to 50 screenings of 13 movies to nine film venues in seven provinces across the country, starting tomorrow until Nov 5.

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    Champions of change

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/09/2023

    » To inspire people to create sustainable innovations to propel the country, the National Innovation Agency annually selects "100 Faces Of Thailand's Innovation Inspirers". Now in its third year, the project presents 100 Thais from various fields who have created innovations that play a role in developing society in a sustainable way. This year's theme is sustainable innovation and the project has been launched as a book and a virtual showcase at nia100faces.com.

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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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