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    Welcome to the really silly season

    Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/12/2023

    » It's Christmas Eve and we are well into the Jinger Ben season in Thailand (Jingle Bells to the uninitiated). But in these dodgy times one suspects there might not be too much jingling going on. Nonetheless, considering all the gloomy news of late, a couple of weeks of being a bit daft offers a welcome break. So we might as well make the most of the Jinger Ben jollity, like a lady teller at my bank who was sporting some rather cute rabbit ears.

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    Unmasking the situation may take a while

    News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 03/07/2022

    » We are now apparently entering the "post-pandemic era" according to the authorities, which in everyday language means it is not obligatory to wear masks anymore. However, just about everyone is still wearing them so it seems the public are not entirely convinced it's all done and dusted.

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    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.

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    The story behind the global success of Squid Game

    Life, Published on 21/09/2022

    » South Korean thriller Squid Game made history when it became the first foreign-language show to win top honours at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards last week. Actor Lee Jung-jae won the Emmy for Best Actor In A Drama Series, becoming the first person to take the top award for a performance not in English. Director Hwang Dong-hyuk also won an Emmy for Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series. The nine-episode series is streaming on Netflix and a second season is confirmed.

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    Henry Kissinger brought Germany redemption

    News, Published on 01/12/2023

    » His timbre was just one reason I always looked forward to hearing Henry Kissinger, who died yesterday after living a full century, expound on international relations. It was gravelly and deep, and grew only more so over the years. But it wasn't just the voice. It was his unique accent, eccentric to some but strangely familiar to me.

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    A journey into dystopia

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/12/2023

    » In the realm of multi-genre cinema, Sam Esmail's latest directorial venture Leave The World Behind invites audiences into a suspenseful blend of sci-fi, mystery and psychological thriller set against the backdrop of a dystopian near future. Drawing parallels with Noah Baumbach's 2022 White Noise or Jordan Peele's Nope of the same year, the film unfolds a narrative that keeps viewers guessing from start to finish, but not without moments of frustration.

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    Exciting news for fans of South Korean entertainment

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/06/2022

    » There is good news for fans of K-drama and K-pop in June. On Saturday and Sunday, Thai fans will be able to meet the popular Korean actor, Kim MinGue, in Bangkok at a fan meeting. And K-pop fans will be delighted to know that the K-pop group, Aespa, is releasing their English-language single, Life's Too Short on June 24.

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    The outsider's insider

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/01/2022

    » Artist Prach Pimarnman was born in Bangkok and later moved to study in the southern province of Narathiwat. Prach attended state schools that did not allow students to speak the local language, Bahasa Melayu, in class. As a result, he cannot speak Bahasa Melayu fluently. When he was in Bangkok, he was mocked by his friends because he spoke Thai with a different accent than Bangkokians. The conflict of his bicultural identity made Prach question who he is and led to the creation of art exhibition "Orang Siyae, Oghae Nayu".

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    Police probing sex charge bribe claim

    News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/12/2023

    » Police will investigate a claim by a German national that he paid a one-million-baht bribe to authorities in exchange for his release from a paedophilia charge, Pol Lt Gen Somprasong Yentuam, commissioner of Provincial Police Region 2, said on Sunday.

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    The roar of the past

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/12/2023

    » On display at Singapore Art Museum (SAM), "Time & The Tiger" is a captivating mid-career retrospective by renowned Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen. Ho is a visual artist, writer, theatre director and filmmaker whose practice challenges conventional hierarchies and people's understanding of the past.

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