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The long and brutal voyage
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 22/05/2025
» In 1521, when his galleon finally cut through the treacherous Pacific Ocean, when the island of Cebu first appeared in his sight at the edge of the horizon, when its slender coconut trees and thatched huts and maybe its half-naked inhabitants came into view, when he lays eyes on all of these, what went through the mind of Ferdinand Magellan?
Moving to sweeter pastures
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/05/2024
» It will be almost a year since pastry chef and recipient of Asia's Best Pastry Chef 2021, Angela Lai, left the three-Michelin starred Taïrroir in Taiwan for sweeter things in life.
And ya don't stop!
Life, John Clewley, Published on 16/08/2023
» On Aug 11, New York City celebrated the 50th anniversary the birth of hip-hop with exhibitions, concerts and street art across the five boroughs.
Silky smooth skin
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 11/04/2023
» In her recent blog, Angela Jia Kim shared beauty and wellness secrets from her three-week trip to Thailand. As she was in the Land of Smiles, smiling is one of the seven tips which naturally makes one more attractive.
United in grief
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/11/2022
» The second instalment to Black Panther (2018) has become one of the most anticipated films this year, not only because fans are so excited of the continuation of this unique superhero story or the fate of the people of Wakanda, but also audiences are curious at which direction Marvel Studios is going to take this popular franchise, especially after the loss of main character King T'Challa played by the late actor Chadwick Boseman. What is it like having to balance loyalty to a fan base with a performer as regal and elegant as Boseman, along with the future of the franchise?
Reflections of Hong Kong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/06/2022
» In response to the improving Covid-19 situation in many countries and relaxed preventive measures, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) introduced the campaign "Arts In Hong Kong" as part of Art Basel to promote the city as an international culture destination.
The wonder women among us
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/05/2021
» What does a superhero like Wonder Woman do while taking a break from fighting crime? Actress Gal Gadot has found a new way to make the world a better place as as executive producer of the documentary series National Geographic: Impact With Gal Gadot, which shows off some real-life heroines.
From prostration to prostration
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 05/03/2021
» After leading a coup in 2014, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha announced a code of "Twelve Thai Values", telling people how to think and behave. It is difficult to imagine Angela Merkel announcing "Twelve German Values", or even Narendra Modi announcing "Twelve Indian Values". Since the mid-19th century, there have been lots of Thai manuals about proper body language and oral language in social encounters. These books tell a story about power and hierarchy that Patrick Jory narrates in fascinating detail.
Have no fear of missing out on Malevolent
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/11/2020
» With the impact of the coronavirus on the global film industry causing cinemas around the world, including Thailand, to struggle with a lack of big releases, it's understandable that the number of movies showing in theatres nowadays aren't as diverse as usual. And without new blockbuster films to show, we've seen many cinemas rerun old movies in the past few months, whether it's Hong Kong action/drama classic A Moment Of Romance (1990), Christopher Nolan's sci-fi epic Inception (2010), Korean zombie movie Train To Busan (2016), or action hit starring Keanu Reeves John Wick Chapter 3 (2019).
The right to title change
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 29/07/2019
» What is it like to be a transgender person in Thailand, a nation that seems to be friendly to the LGBTI population? Each person would probably reply differently depending on personal experiences they've had navigating their daily lives. But there remains a common theme of discrimination and prejudice -- found both at a personal and legal level -- that all of them face regardless of where or who they are in this society.