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Where the struggle begins
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/11/2025
» Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 reminds us that the question of Palestine didn't begin two years ago but generations before that. Showing at the Tokyo International Film Festival, the film is set in the aftermath of World War I as the European powers carve up the Middle East like a spoiled child slicing his birthday cake: gleefully, arbitrarily, jabbing their fingers on a map with no regard of history or the need of local inhabitants.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
Legendary actor Robert Redford dies aged 89
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/09/2025
» Robert Redford, the legendary American actor, Oscar-winning director and founder of Sundance Film Festival, has died at the age of 89. According to his publicist, Redford passed away peacefully "at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah -- the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved". The cause of death was not disclosed.
Exhibition unearths Thailand's troubled past
Life, Published on 13/08/2025
» Art viewers are invited to embark on a journey through the history and scars of truth that have shaped Thailand during past eras at "Toxic Remains: Parasites Of A Betrayed Dream", which is running at Gallery Ver until Sept 20.
Creative destruction
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/06/2025
» Salinee Hanvareevongsilp's family moved home for a job opportunity when she was five and the land was subsequently developed into Siam Square in 1965. Still, it remained her favourite haunt. She frequented three movie theatres in the area -- Siam, Scala and Lido. In Matthayom 3, she protested against Japanese goods on Rama I Road.
Wrist-worn Warhols
Life, Published on 23/05/2025
» In 1973, Andy Warhol added the oversized 15102, released in the previous year, to his collection of Piaget watches. With a 45mm case and gadroons curving around the bezel, this model was his seventh and favourite.
When two genres collide
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/03/2025
» I am always intrigued when filmmakers attempt to blend two polar opposite genres -- such as horror and comedy -- just to see how it turns out. These films can either be a surprising hit or an awkward miss. In the case of The Parenting, the latest comedy-horror offering from MAX, I'd say it unfortunately leans closer to the miss side. While it has a decent premise and some entertaining moments, the overall execution falls flat, making it feel more like a missed opportunity than a memorable film.
Power of youth art
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/03/2025
» The "Fai-Fah Art Exhibition: Youth + Uprising 2025", held at TDPK Studio 1 at True Digital Park from Feb 8-23, was a bold statement about the power of youth to drive real change. The exhibition showcased the talents of young artists from Fai-Fah, a long-standing social empowerment initiative by ttb bank, in collaboration with True Digital Park. Through over 80 multimedia artworks and installations, these young creators explored themes of identity, resilience and the transformative nature of art.
Siam Society hosts lecture on Thai military history
Life, Published on 20/01/2025
» Who's who in the Thai military? Why and how did the military evolve to enjoy the enormous power it continues to wield? Why have coups occurred? What is the future of the Thai military?
Artist pays homage to a local icon
Life, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thai artist Vichit Nongnual presents a series of works made in homage of a leading figure of Thai modern art during "The Grandmaster: After Tang Chang", which is running at La Lanta Fine Art until Feb 26.