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  • THAILAND

    Charles III finally wears the crown

    News, Published on 07/05/2023

    » LONDON: Charles III finally met his date with destiny yesterday after a lifetime as heir to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, as he was officially crowned king in the first coronation in Britain since 1953.

  • OPINION

    Not how I recall it

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 16/01/2024

    » Re: "Call to end alcohol ban", (BP, Jan 15). Is history being rewritten? 1972? In happier and somewhat simpler times, I was drinking or purchasing beer cheerfully during the afternoon back in the early 1980s and subsequently anywhere in Thailand.

  • LIFE

    Where street food becomes art

    Life, Published on 05/04/2023

    » After having wowed people in London, New York, Los Angeles and Beijing with her adorable felt works, highly acclaimed British artist Lucy Sparrow will give a Bangkok debut exhibition at the Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Road, for one month.

  • WORLD

    Bill Nighy, master of misdirection

    Sunday Spotlight, Published on 29/01/2023

    » British actor Bill Nighy was trying to describe how he prepared for his character in the new drama Living. He plays Mr Williams, a buttoned-up, almost catatonically reticent bureaucrat in post-World War II London who, upon learning that he is dying, decides finally to live.

  • OPINION

    Keep calm – and keep hands off the art

    Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/01/2023

    » The urban art landscape in Thailand was marred earlier this month when a popular contemporary installation of a white buffalo called Kwai Calm was broken by a drunk British tourist who attempted to climb atop the sculpture, which stands in front of Samyan Mitrtown.

  • WORLD

    Online news reporter jailed for insulting China national anthem

    Published on 10/11/2022

    » An online news reporter has been jailed for three months after pleading guilty to insulting China's national anthem by waving the British Hong Kong flag at a mall screening of the Olympic gold medal ceremony for local fencer Edgar Cheung Ka-long in 2021.

  • LIFE

    Sounds of the year

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/12/2023

    » With travel back to normal after Covid-19, this year saw the entertainment industry return to normal. Thailand, with its vibrant cultural scene, saw a resurgence of live music that showcased a diverse spectrum of artists, ranging from global icons to emerging indie sensations.

  • OPINION

    Some 2023 tales you may have missed

    Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/12/2023

    » It is customary at this time of the year for PostScript to look back at some of the major happenings of the last 12 months. But we will have a change this year because the news has been far too depressing. So instead we will examine some of the not-so-major happenings of 2023 that you might have missed amongst all the gloom and doom. They may not be particularly significant but are a lot more fun than the grim stuff we read every day.

  • LIFE

    A year of K-pop

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/12/2023

    » One of the biggest K-pop stories in December has been the enlistment of the remaining four members of BTS for mandatory military service. On Dec 11, RM, the leader of BTS, and V, the vocalist, began their enlistment. The following day, two other vocalists, Jimin and Jungkook, entered training camps in Yeoncheon together. As the world's biggest boy band goes on hiatus, it will be interesting to see which rival claims the top spot in the absence of BTS.

  • LIFE

    2023 ROUNDUP A vintage year for Thai cinema?

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 25/12/2023

    » There were cheers of jubilation and gasps of disbelief as Thai cinema found itself awash with excitement in 2023. This has been the most successful year for mainstream Thai movies in a decade, a box-office triumph far exceeding all expectations. To many, the 2023 coup de theatre calls for celebration. "We are back!" cried optimistic pundits. But also: "Really? Is it just a one-time cinema party and can we keep the ball rolling?"

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