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Misinformation overload
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 28/05/2024
» From exaggerated crime reports to hyperbolic political coverage, the trend towards dramatisation is reshaping how the public consumes news in Thailand, especially on television screens. Critics, however, have raised a red flag that this not only distorts fact-based reality but also undermines the media's role in providing accurate and responsible journalism, potentially leaving audiences more misinformed and emotionally manipulated.
Central Embassy marks 10th year with Daniel Arsham's Thailand debut
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/05/2024
» Central Embassy turned 10 with an immersive avant garde art presentation titled "Bangkok 3024" by American artist Daniel Arsham, who also marks his Thailand debut.
Thailand's judiciary faces challenges
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 24/05/2024
» Thailand appears to be a country of 70 million, ultimately ruled by an unelected few. This sobering reality was on display when two connected groups of top generals seized power from democratically elected governments in September 2006 and May 2014. Unlike these blatant military coups over the past two decades, at issue now is the power and role of the judiciary. While Thailand has another democratically elected civilian government under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the question that needs to be asked is whether the country is effectively under judicial rule.
Has crunch time arrived for 'Bibi' Netanyahu?
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 24/05/2024
» It has not been a good week for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu, chief decision-maker in the war in the Gaza Strip that has already cost at least 35,000 civilian deaths. (Some thousands of those 35,000 may have been Hamas fighters.)
Loei honours ancestors
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2024
» From Thursday to Saturday, the Ban Na Sao community in Loei province celebrates Isan tradition with the Phi Khon Nam Festival to honour the spirit of their ancestors, show gratitude to buffaloes for working hard and ask the rain to mark the beginning of rice farming.
Dive into the abstract world of Meguru Yamaguchi
Life, Published on 23/05/2024
» Art enthusiasts have until June 2 to witness floating art by New York-based contemporary Japanese artist Meguru Yamaguchi who has his Bangkok and East Asia debut, "Out Of Bounds", at Maison JE Bangkok.
Thai-spiced revival
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 23/05/2024
» In a sizzling display of talent and creativity, Bangkok University Theatre Company's students and alumni bring the razzle-dazzle of Chicago to life in a Thai adaptation that tackles themes of violence, adultery and murder. With bold performances and innovative staging, this university production is a testament to the capabilities of young artists.
Ministry welcomes return of two valued artifacts by New York's Met
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» The Ministry of Culture has officially welcomed the return of two highly valued ancient artifacts by an esteemed New York museum as a significant milestone in collaboration between Thailand and the United States.
SEA eyes next 20 years of US-China ties
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 21/05/2024
» What will Southeast Asia be like over the next two decades? Given the unpredictable geopolitical situation, the region will certainly maintain its strategic autonomy in ways that mitigate the ripple effects of the emerging new international order. The multipolar world will be a new ballgame that Southeast Asia has to grapple with. Interestingly, the region's countries also realise that the competition between the US and China is not likely to subside given the tit-for-tat measures they have been conducting with each other. Under such circumstances, what role or leadership can Southeast Asia provide under the Asean roof to ensure that the region will not be marginalised or weaponised? To be precise, how can Asean avoid becoming a pawn in the US-China whirlpool?
Stolen 1,000-year-old statues returned to Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/05/2024
» Two ancient bronze statues were returned to Thailand on Monday by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.