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Lesbian media still in the shadows
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Thai Girls' Love (GL) entertainment genre is gaining global traction, but the lack of commercial interest reflects sexual and gender inequalities, according to new research.
Ubon Ratchathani stages Candle Festival
Life, Published on 27/06/2024
» To mark Khao Phansa Day, the beginning of Buddhist Lent, the northeastern town of Ubon Ratchathani invites Buddhist pilgrims and tourists to take part in its annual Candle Festival featuring unique religious rituals and cultural activities throughout July.
Meet five changemakers
Life, Published on 23/02/2024
» Rolex recently announced the laureates for the Rolex Awards for Enterprise 2023, naming five pioneers whose ambitious projects will help improve lives while protecting the planet for future generations.
Fusing different musical worlds
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/02/2024
» Klezmer is the music of Ashkenazi Jews, who created the music in Central and Eastern Europe in the 16th century. Although mainly instrumental, the music is usually sung in Yiddish. It was hugely popular before the destruction of Yiddish communities in Central Europe during the Holocaust. Professional Klezmer musicians who escaped to the US founded large klezmer orchestras in the first two decades of the 20th century, who competed with jazz ensembles and Irish big bands in New York.
Centara Reserve Samui bags design award
Life, Published on 26/10/2023
» Centara Reserve Samui has recently been awarded Hotel Design of the Year 2023 at the Destination Deluxe Awards. This distinguished accolade underscores the resort's dedication to innovative architectural and interior design, seamlessly blending luxury with nature.
Lift your style with Melissa x Marc Jacobs
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 18/08/2023
» Punching up its sustainable footwear, Melissa has collaborated with Marc Jacobs for a capsule collection.
Magical new experiences
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/04/2023
» After opening its borders and relaxing restrictions on leisure activities in public areas late last year, visitors from outside Hong Kong are no longer required to submit RT-PCR tests upon arrival. As things go back to normal, this island has become a favourite destination for Thai tourists and families seeking short-haul vacations.
Celebrating dawn of a new age
Life, Noko, Published on 14/10/2022
» Last September, US billionaire and commercial astronaut Jared Isaacman along with Hayley Arceneaux, Chris Sembroski and Sian Proctor made history by completing the world's first all-civilian mission to orbit Earth for three days.
EVA Air introduces new meal options
Life, Published on 22/09/2022
» EVA Air is launching new meal choices, especially for Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers on flights from Taipei to the United States, Canada, Australia and nonstop to Europe, from Oct 1 to Dec 31.
Struggle for survival
Life, Duong Bich Hanh, Published on 04/11/2021
» In early 2020, just as the Covid-19 pandemic was peaking in China, Sasapin Siriwanij, artistic director of Bangkok International Performing Arts Meeting (BIPAM), departed Thailand for a month-long performance tour in northern Europe. Her trip was quickly interrupted, however, by the rapid spread of the pandemic across the continent. After spending several days in limbo, Sasapin regretfully headed home to Bangkok, where she was compelled by the Thai government to spend a fortnight in self-quarantine. Every arts festival in which Sasapin had intended to participate would soon thereafter be cancelled, postponed indefinitely, or converted to an online format.