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Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 06/04/2016
» Uttaporn Nimmalaikaew's eerie, haunting and outright captivating paintings are currently generating buzz among international art connoisseurs. By meticulously painting on layers of mosquito nets, threading or translucent fabrics, Uttaporn's mixed-media works are low-tech holographic 3D images that play with depth and illusion.
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Delusion and denim dreams
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 08/04/2016
» It was an almost overwhelming experience of sights and sounds on Sunday as the Bangkok CityCity Gallery played host to Korakrit Arunanondchai's crazy, conceptual world of burnt denim, nightmare-inducing mannequins, and a giant cyber-jungle monster. A collection by the New York-based multimedia artist comprising denim paintings, abstract body paint and a floor-to-ceiling installation of entangled foliage, drones, wires, electronics and mannequins engendered a mixture of awe, appreciation and confusion in equal measure.
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The twilight zone
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 12/04/2016
» April 13 isn't just the start of Songkran -- it's also National Senior Citizen's Day, observed to bring attention to the elderly. With Thailand on a path to becoming the highest-aged society in Asean -- the percentage of elderly among the total population is estimated to rise to 20% in 2020-21 -- there has been increased public and private interest in developing programmes to help senior citizens get out of the house, socialise and become as independent as possible, exercising their physical, emotional and physical well-being in the process.
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Take me to the river
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 04/05/2016
» Google "Chao Phraya Promenade" and you are met with numerous negative headlines and terms such as "fear", "mixed response" and "shaky". A 14 billion baht development project that will link the Rama VII and Pin Klao bridges together, the promenade will include parks, recreational areas, walking paths and spacious bicycle lanes with full access and views to the river. This is the first in a series of planned river projects that will eventually cover 57km of the banks of the "River of Kings".
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Defying authority with creativity
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/05/2016
» You know it's going to be an interesting exhibition (especially in Thailand's current political climate) when both police and army officials drop by to question and find reasons to shut it down. That just so happened to have occurred at the opening of "Paradise Of The Blind" by Sutthirat Supaparinya at The Reading Room last week. The show is the first part of the "Sleepover" series, a six-month project involving handing over the library to six influential groups or figures, giving them complete autonomy over the space for one month each.
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Feeling fab
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 28/05/2016
» From food and transportation to travel and entertainment, we now live in an era of on-demand, instant gratification thanks to the convenience of technology. With a tap of the screen, users can order their meals, rides, flights and watch movies instantly or within a matter of minutes.
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A visit to Samsung headquarters
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 29/06/2016
» 'Smartphones aren't something very special anymore," said Lee Young-Hee, Samsung's executive vice-president of Global Marketing for IT and Mobile.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/08/2016
» 1 News is abuzz all over social media: Jamie Oliver's food is finally coming to Thailand. Jamie's Italian, a partnership between renowned British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and his mentor Gennaro Gontaldo, will be opening its doors at the newly renovated Siam Discovery in the 4th quarter of this year. Menu highlights will include dishes such as tagliatelle bolognese, with the pasta being freshly made on-site daily. Must try pizzas include the funghi misti and the classic margherita with ingredients being free-range, sustainable and ethically produced. What's even better is the restaurant will work closely with local Thai farmers to showcase their products.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/08/2016
» 1 Bangkok Swing is back at it again and hosting another not-to-be-missed event at the Cho Why gallery in Chinatown. Tomorrow, they're hosting Swinging In The Rain, a fun-filled event starting off with a screening of the 1952 American musical comedy classic Singing In The Rain. Once everyone is hyped up, the crew will then teach basics of swing dancing for half-an-hour, which will move into a full-on freestyle dance afterwards. Topping it off, Bangkok Swing will then move to SoulBar for a funky and soul-filled after party. The movie screening starts at 4.30pm, with a 100 baht entry fee. For more info, email chowhybkk@gmail.com.
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Designs on the world
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/09/2016
» There's been a recurring topic on social media these past weeks among some of Thailand's leading lifestyle and interior-design brands: Paris.
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