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The politics of trans acting
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/04/2018
» Kudos and controversy in film, and other happenings in this month's round-up of LGBT news
Thais 'yet to recover' from bloodshed, says Abhisit
News, Nattaya Chetchotiros, Published on 17/05/2020
» Former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says he always feels a deep sadness whenever the May 19 anniversary of the 2010 protest crackdown rolls around, as it marks the culmination of one of the darkest chapters in the country's political history; a chapter that fuels bitter divisions in society to this day.
Roads shut for car-free day
News, Published on 20/09/2014
» City Hall is to close several major roads to all motorised vehicles for a "car-free day" this weekend to encourage the use of public transport.
Women to drive post-pandemic change
News, Published on 01/04/2022
» Women are expected to play a key role in the recovery of the world's coronavirus-hit economy, and they can start doing so at home in Thailand.
Drivers parked 'too long' face fines
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2014
» Bangkok Traffic Police on Monday announced yet another imminent crackdown on both private and public vehicles found parked illegally in 10 busy commercial areas already suffering huge rush hour traffic jams.
Red-shirt MPs to present amnesty bill
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2013
» Twenty-one MPs of the Pheu Thai Party will submit a draft bill to the House speaker for an amnesty for those who took part in political rallies from Sept 19, 2006 to May 10, 2011 regardless of their political colour codes, except protest leaders who made decisions and issued orders for those activities, Samut Prakan MP Vorachai Hema said.
A copy of his mind
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/04/2016
» In the Indonesian film A Copy Of My Mind, a pirate DVD seller falls in love with a salon worker. Two working-class lovers struggling in a vast city, their relationship is just as heated as the smoke-choking street of Jakarta, and around them looms the tense shadow of politics as a presidential election nears.
Off the wall
Guru, Worada Elstow, Published on 11/03/2022
» Art is a massive part of culture; it is intertwined with most things in life. Despite the ongoing pandemic, Bangkok's art scene is making a comeback in full force with many thought-provoking shows that tell us that art is not merely aesthetical. Guru presents gallerists who present art with a mission.
Asean on screen
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 02/09/2020
» Ahead of the BAFF featuring Southeast Asian movies plus Chinese and Japanese titles, Life spoke with two filmmakers about their work
Indian diaspora bridging two nations
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/01/2020
» The Indian diaspora has been present in Thailand for over 150 years and now as their descendants enter a fifth generation, they continue to serve as an important bridge between both nations.