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Weaving wonders
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong; Photos: Apichart Jinakul, Published on 01/04/2024
» While wandering Bangkok's pavements, Rattachat Phonsaen, founder of design company Pitak Style, often came across discarded items like chairs, tables and vendor carts. Inspired by his passion for handicraft items, Rattachat conceived the idea of repairing these broken objects using traditional basketry methods.
A celebration of female art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Apichart Jinakul and jukkrit.han, Published on 20/11/2023
» During the 1990s, female artists had limited opportunities and space to showcase their work. But in 1995, a group of such women, including Jittima Pholsawek, Mink Nopparat and Phaptawan Suwannakudt, organised an exhibition titled "Tradisexion" at Concrete House.
Shattering stigmas
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong and Apichart Jinakul, Published on 27/06/2023
» Wuttipong* lost his son to suicide last month. In order to come to terms with the grief, he visited the "Homecoming" at River City Bangkok and watched a documentary, called Mental-Verse, which interviewed five people experiencing mental health challenges.
Setting the scene for resolution
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong and Apichart Jinakul, Published on 13/03/2023
» At the age of 18, Nat* was sent to prison. During his seven years in jail, his mother was the only person who visited him. Two months after Nat was released from prison, his mother tested positive for Covid-19. She died soon after. In a letter to his late mother, Nat promised to ordain as a monk for her and never stray again.
Cover art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong and Apichart Jinakul, Published on 16/01/2023
» At SAC Gallery, visitors wonder whether images of book covers at the exhibition "Old Wound" are real covers or paintings. Visitors are in doubt because each image depicts a worn-out book in elaborate detail, with scuffing, stains and spotting visible on the cover.
Tootling back into the past
News, Apichit Jinakul, Published on 17/06/2018
» >> After the end of World War II in 1945, automobile manufacturers across the world sped up their production to feed rising demand for new vehicles due to a gradual recovery in the global economy.
In Chiang Dao, a cave full of crystals
News, Apichit Jinakul, Published on 27/05/2018
» The Chiang Dao Cave is a natural attraction in the namesake district of Chiang Mai province. Based at the foot of Doi Luang Chiang Dao Mountain, the cave boasts a stunning interior full of stalactites and stalagmites sculpted by the hand of Mother Nature in a range of fascinating shapes. The cave is a magnet for both local and foreign visitors.