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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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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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Monster madness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/01/2024
» In a display of historical intrigue and supernatural prowess, the second part of South Korean series Gyeongseong Creature is set to premiere three remaining episodes on Netflix on Friday. The show, featuring a stellar cast led by Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee, is a star-powered spectacle that unlocks the mysteries of 1945 Seoul and has captivated audiences worldwide.
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A Sandler family affair
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/09/2023
» Looking at reviews and comments online recently, it seems that some people were put off after they found out that You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah, the latest instalment from Happy Madison studio, isn't exactly an Adam Sandler movie. It's actually an entire Adam Sandler family movie. In addition to the comedian, his wife Jackie and daughters Sadie and Sunny are also in this.
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What does it mean to be human?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/03/2023
» 'Just think of it like this. There are people like me in this world," explains Chihiro to one of her close friends when she makes a comment about her odd lifestyle -- a loner hardly showing real emotion and unattached to love and relationships with people. "I believe each one of us came from different planets, so no wonder we can't understand each other. Isn't it easier to think that way?"
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Inside the mind of a monster
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/10/2022
» Why do many people seem to be fascinated by true crime stories, especially when it's about the lives of serial killers? I guess it's a morbid curiosity. As human nature, we keep wanting to watch these documentaries and movies. It's not because people enjoy watching horrific stuff, but we're trying to wrap our minds around how a person can be capable of doing something so dark and sinister.
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A tale of betrayal
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/05/2022
» Inspired by the 2004 docuseries of the same name by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, HBO recently released the first episode of The Staircase, a crime drama starring Toni Collette and Colin Firth and created by Antonio Campos. The Staircase is based on real-life events and the infamous murder of Michael Peterson in 2001. The series, which currently has a "91 Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, consists of eight episodes and will release new episodes on HBO Go every Thursday.
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A Night to Remember
Life, Ung-Aang Talay, Published on 29/01/2015
» Mozart, Brahms and Beethoven: three safe choices for a concert here in Bangkok. And the sellout audience that filled the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre on Tuesday to hear pianist Krystian Zimerman and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the baton of guest conductor Charles Olivieri-Munroe in a programme of works by the three titans knew they would be spending the evening in safe musical territory. But they may not have expected that the evening would include one of the most memorable Bangkok musical experiences in recent memory.
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K-drama, American-style
Life, Published on 01/04/2022
» In Japan, millions of people are addicted to the pinball-like arcade game pachinko. Around the world, millions more may soon find themselves addicted to a soapy, bittersweet television series called Pachinko. Just as pachinko-parlour owners delicately adjust their devices' pins and cups to keep gamblers in the seats, the makers of Pachinko have expertly tweaked the machinery of their story to produce a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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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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