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  The South, beyond the stereotypes

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/02/2024

  » As one of Thailand's three southern border provinces, Pattani is often associated with violence despite offering interesting characteristics. At Xspace Gallery, "Patani Abstract" showcases work from 10 artists affiliated with Patani Artspace -- the first art space in the three southern border provinces. "Patani Abstract" offers diverse perspectives of the region through abstract art.

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  Pakk Taii Design Week 2023

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/08/2023

  » When Covid-19 pandemic broke out, it affected many industries and led to the loss of jobs for numerous people, including those in the creative industries, who were forced to return to their hometowns. To support the young generations of the south and provide platforms for them to showcase their creations, Creative Economy Agency (CEA) collaborated with Songkhla Province, Tourism Authority of Thailand, local designers and creators to hold the first “Pakk Taii Design Week 2023 (PTDW2023)”.

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  Exploring a rich heritage

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/07/2023

  » To celebrate the long-standing relationship between Thailand and Peru, as well as to present its iconic ceramic bull, the Embassy of Peru in collaboration with Siam Piwat is organising the art exhibition "Torito De Pucará: Ambassador Of The Peruvian Highlands" at Siam Discovery Exploratorium.

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  When hard work just isn't enough

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/06/2023

  » In the difficult lives of labourers, two talented artists, Chaiyan Ninlabon and Maneerat Thamnarak, found inspiration to create works for the exhibition "Early Years Project #6: In A Cogitation", which is on display at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Chaiyan and Maneerat were two of eight finalists selected from 80 applicants for "The Early Years Project #6".

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  Step into Van Gogh's world

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/05/2023

  » Whether you're an art enthusiast or not, you must have heard of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. His masterpieces like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, Bedroom In Arles and Self-Portrait With Bandaged Ear are now being presented at a digital immersive art exhibition, "Van Gogh Alive Bangkok" at the massive 4,120m² Attraction Hall in Iconsiam.

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  Art in surprising places

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/11/2022

  » Instead of having a theme like its previous editions, the 7th edition of the Singapore Biennale (SB 2022) is named Natasha. June Yap, co-artistic director, explained that the team came up with the idea of Natasha to personalise the biennale.

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  A call for preservation

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/10/2022

  » The demolition of the Scala Theatre, Dusit Thani Hotel and Siam Intercontinental Hotel had widespread media coverage. However, many people may not know that other important modern structures such as the old parliament building, Arkanmai at Suan Amporn and the Telephone Organization of Thailand building in Chidlom were also demolished. As time passes, more examples of modern architecture are gradually vanishing without the attention and knowledge of most people.

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  Seeking justice and equality

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/05/2022

  » Mention Thailand's Deep South and people usually refer to the three southern border provinces -- Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat -- and four districts of Songkhla -- Chana, Thepha, Na Thawi and Saba Yoi. Also for many people, the Deep South can mean violence and insurgency.

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  The outsider's insider

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/01/2022

  » Artist Prach Pimarnman was born in Bangkok and later moved to study in the southern province of Narathiwat. Prach attended state schools that did not allow students to speak the local language, Bahasa Melayu, in class. As a result, he cannot speak Bahasa Melayu fluently. When he was in Bangkok, he was mocked by his friends because he spoke Thai with a different accent than Bangkokians. The conflict of his bicultural identity made Prach question who he is and led to the creation of art exhibition "Orang Siyae, Oghae Nayu".

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  Southern Thai novel wins 2021 SEA Write Award

  Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/01/2022

  » Siriworn Kaewkarn's The Story Of Defun, a novel that recounts the settlement of Thailand's Southern region, has been awarded the 2021 SEA Write Award for the top novel, the SEA Write Organising Committee announced on Monday.

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