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‘Ong Bak’ star reportedly battling cancer
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» Thai action movie star Tony Jaa has been receiving treatment for gallbladder cancer, according to local media outlets.
Thailand Biennale 2025 opens in Phuket
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/12/2025
» The fourth edition of Thailand Biennale, Phuket 2025 has opened at Saphan Hin, marking a major milestone for the international contemporary art festival.
The gift of literature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 08/09/2025
» Hailing from a rural village, Hin Pa toils back-breaking hours until he runs into his childhood friend, Bak Berd, who makes a living as a parasailor in Phuket. Spurred by his invitation, Hin Pa relocates to the island for better opportunities. In a memorable scene, a traveller hands him a book midair. Who would foresee that it inspires him to read more, venture into painting and cycle around the world?
Have your mooncake and eat it, too!
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 04/08/2025
» It’s that time of the year when the moon is at its fullest and brightest, according to ancient Chinese belief. The Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar or Oct 6 this year.
New art programme offers to turn passion into profession
Life, Published on 18/06/2025
» Dib Bangkok and Bangkok University are accepting applications for "Art Beyond Canvas: Management In Art Industry", a joint practicum open to interested people aged over 20 from all educational backgrounds.
Roi Et culture, loud and proud
Life, John Clewley, Published on 25/03/2025
» World Beat was out and about in Isan recently for a visit to the annual Boon Pha Wet Festival in Roi Et.
Twice the luxury
Guru, Published on 18/11/2024
» Does one ever get tired of Singapore? Probably never. Especially with its efficiency, starting at the airport, one is reminded of a stress-free life — of what life should be without the daily nitty-gritty that irks us.
Van Gogh painting auctioned for $27.6 million
South China Morning Post, Published on 27/09/2024
» HONG KONG - There were few fireworks at the inaugural evening sale of 20th and 21st century art at Christie's new Asia headquarters in Hong Kong on Thursday, as the economic malaise that has cast a pall over the art market in the past two years continues to make itself felt.
Old places, new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/09/2024
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
Palatable Peranakan
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 30/08/2024
» Tucked away in the quiet residential Sukhumvit Soi 67, Your Licious Home Cuisine is a brainchild of self-taught chef couple Ruj and Neelunchana "Nong" Purnariksha who warmly open their home to discerning diners who seek Peranakan, or Nyonya, cuisine in the heart of Bangkok.