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Tearing down the automotive industry
Business, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 29/04/2019
» Every company has a competitor -- and within the automotive industry, competition is fierce. Some 14 major companies control more than 60 car brands around the world, and independent automakers like Tesla, VinFast and China's "big four" are shaking up the industry.
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Springing forward
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/04/2019
» When one thinks of Swatch, it's usually the timelessly fun, quirky and colourful plastic Swiss-made watches that come to mind. Yet earlier this year -- set against the minimalistic new headquarters of the Swatch Group in Biel, Switzerland -- the company's enigmatic CEO Nick Hayek and creative director Carlo Giordanetti launched their latest heavy-duty (and one can say revolutionary) timepiece -- the Swatch Flymagic.
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Problem solved
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 09/04/2019
» If you attended a concert or event in the past four years, chances are you would have encountered a little ticket-selling website called Ticketmelon.com.
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Black pride
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 27/03/2019
» The savoury aroma of jambalaya, jerk chicken and corn bread filled the century-old chambers of Bangkok's US Ambassador's Residence recently. The dining room of African-American expats waiting for the feast listened intently to Joanne Hyppolite, a Haitian-American curator from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Hyppolite, who's an expert in African-American and African-diaspora material and expressive culture, was explaining how these famous African-American dishes came to be.
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Sadly, barbarism begins at home
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 14/01/2019
» Early last week, the world watched with bated breath to see if Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun would be sent back to what she feared would be her inevitable death in Saudi Arabia. The 18-year-old had renounced Islam (a crime punishable by death) and run away from her family, accusing them of physical and psychological abuse.
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Digital magic
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 26/12/2018
» When Miguel Chevalier started out as a digital artist three decades ago, it never crossed his mind that he'd ever be exhibiting his works in a faraway country like Thailand. Regarded as the mastermind and pioneer of digital and virtual arts, Chevalier had to overcome multiple obstacles in order to push the boundaries of art and art history.
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Seeking the past
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 01/06/2018
» Narrow alleyways, ancient houses, mansions of bygone aristocrats, temples and mosques, shrines and churches in the old town: The vintage craze has brought about a proliferation of speciality tourism, and it's enjoying huge popularity while promoting history lessons.
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Monochromatic masterpieces
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/05/2018
» Crossing the Atlantic Ocean in treacherous waters during his enlistment in the US Navy, Ralph Gibson had an epiphany. He decided then and there, at 21 years old, that he was to become a photographer.
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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 24/03/2018
» 1:Galerie Oasis Bangkok's newest art venue, located above Cinema Oasis (Sukhumvit 43) will be launching today with Piyatat Hemmatat's Eden Part II: An Exhibition Of Bronze Sculptures & Photographs. In continuation of "Eden, Part I", in Charoen Krung's Serindia Gallery, the photographer and contemporary artist explores the concept and idea of banned substances through 3D bronze sculptures. Recreating his own Garden of Eden, Piyatat has moulded Biblical serpents that turn into enticing hands and eyeballs, sprouting serpent hearts, and many more creatures that comprise the mythology of this era. "Eden Part II" will launch today, from 6pm-9pm, at Galerie Oasis, Sukhumvit 43. For more information, go to facebook.com/galerieoasis.bk.
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What’s trending and happening this week
Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 10/02/2018
» 1: Those looking for some new gadgets are in luck as the ‘Thailand Mobile Expo 2018’ will be taking place at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from Feb 15-18.
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