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The price of progress
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/06/2025
» Ongoing construction at the former site of Scala is opposite a major predecessor. Opening in 1985 at the corner of Pathumwan Intersection, MBK Center is located on a plot of land leased to Mah Boon Krong Drying and Silo Co Ltd. It features a 20-storey office building and an eight-storey shopping mall.
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.
A timeless musician
Life, John Clewley, Published on 26/09/2023
» Eliades Ochoa was a key member of the legendary Buena Vista Social Club, which was established in 1996 and organised into a stellar ensemble of Cuban musicians, many of whom performed Cuban music of the 1940s and 1950s -- bolero, son and danzon. An album was released to great acclaim and a film documentary of the group garnered an Academy Award for director Wim Wenders.
Unsung heroes brought to light
Life, Published on 04/07/2023
» A group of 12 Thai artists have joined hands to uplift the lives and stories of unsung heroes through portraits showcased for "Unseen Heroes", at RCB Galleria 4, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until July 30.
Can't wait for the encore
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/12/2022
» In 2022 the entertainment industries inched closer to pre-pandemic levels. It has also been quite an eventful year for live music, especially in Thailand, where concerts, festivals and parades of amazing international acts were marching back to the country. As the New Year is here, let's take a look back at some of the highs and lows of music happenings in the world this year, and see what are some of the interesting shows we should look forward to in 2023.
Never give up is the message
Life, Published on 17/06/2021
» Thirteen world-class international artists from nine countries present a new take on You Gotta Be, one of the best R&B and soul songs by British singer Des'ree that touches on the power of self-confidence, in a music video now on YouTube.
Carey Mulligan to star in feature film on Weinstein scandal
Life, Reuters, Published on 09/06/2021
» The first Hollywood feature film to focus directly on the Harvey Weinstein scandal is due to start production in the summer, Universal Pictures said on Monday.
Changing stereotypes, conquering hate
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/04/2021
» Former US president Donald J. Trump often referred last year to Covid-19 as the "kung flu", "Asian virus" or "China virus", mostly because it originated in this part of the world.
#MeToo prominent at Berlin film fest
Life, AFP, Published on 27/02/2020
» With a wealth of female directors and a hit film partially based on the Harvey Weinstein revelations, the #MeToo movement is front and centre at the 70th edition of the Berlin International Film Festival this week.
Bombshell fails to ignite
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/02/2020
» If you follow US news, and in particular Fox, the nation's biggest broadcasting network, then you will be familiar with the huge scandal that beset the corporation a few years ago. Directed by Jay Roach and written by Charles Randolph, Bombshell is a dramatised account of these events -- the story of CEO Roger Ailes, one of the world's most powerful media moguls, and his dramatic fall in the wake of a series of sexual harassment allegations.