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    Singaporean projects win at SEAFIC

    Life, Published on 13/11/2018

    » The concept of script labs and film pitching isn't a familiar one in Thailand. But it's an important step in the increasingly complex and competitive film industry -- here and throughout Southeast Asia.

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    Applications open for grant programme

    Life, Published on 11/04/2024

    » 100 Tonson Foundation is accepting applications for the second "Open Call For Art Projects". A complete proposal with a recent or newly developed project should be submitted by April 30.

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    Weaving wonders

    Life, Published on 01/04/2024

    » While wandering Bangkok's pavements, Rattachat Phonsaen, founder of design company Pitak Style, often came across discarded items like chairs, tables and vendor carts. Inspired by his passion for handicraft items, Rattachat conceived the idea of repairing these broken objects using traditional basketry methods.

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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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    Asean Film Festival is finally here

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 28/03/2024

    » Despite the odd, unexplained double postponement -- the first when it was moved from early December 2023 to late January 2024, and then from January to March -- the Bangkok Asean Film Festival finally gets under way, from today until Sunday at SF CentralWorld. Despite the adjournment, the line-up looks decent, with the best Southeast Asian titles culled from the past year -- Tiger Stripes, Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell, Abang Adik, Dreaming And Dying, Oasis Of Now, Nowhere Near, Morrison, Thai classics The Adventure Of Sudsakorn and The Adulterer, and a short film competition.

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    Whispers of home

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/02/2024

    » While many artists seek inspiration outside their home, Wannaprapa Tungkasmith, better known as Collagecanto, discovered that home is one of the best places to find her muse. Wannaprapa is famous for her intricate papercutting artwork. Her solo exhibition "I Am Home" was inspired during the Covid-19 lockdown when many people were forced to stay indoors. That period ignited Wannaprapa to create this introspective exhibition.

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    Ayutthaya stages khon sundown spectacle

    Life, Published on 28/02/2024

    » Wat Chaiwatthanaram, one of the most visited historical sites of Ayutthaya, will become the backdrop of a captivating khon performance called Satchapali, which will be staged daily at 5.30pm from March 9-10.

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    The depths of darkness

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/01/2024

    » After a long-awaited return that lasted over three years, HBO's True Detective is back with its fourth season, titled True Detective: Night Country. This instalment promises a fresh take on the acclaimed franchise, featuring two formidable female leads, Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. The six-episode season is set to air weekly, with the first episode already available on HBO GO.

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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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    The Curse is dark, uncomfortable fun

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/11/2023

    » In a realm saturated with sitcoms, The Curse emerges as a distinctive black comedy series that brazenly defies convention.

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