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A tribute to Her Majesty's legacy
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/11/2025
» As a tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's lifelong dedication, people who pay their respects at the Grand Palace can also visit the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles for free during the mourning period.
Royal melodies take centre stage for Sala Sudasiri Sobha concert
Life, Published on 28/07/2025
» Nat Studio is paying homage to the Thai monarchy through music during "Royal Tribute", which will take place at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Saturday, at 7pm.
Stories behind the artwork
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/04/2025
» Since water is an essential and vital component for life on Earth, the White Elephant Art Competition chose "Water And Alternation" as its theme for 2025. Prof Yanawit Kunchaethong, a judge at the competition, commented that "Water And Alternation" is a relatable topic which allows artists to showcase their imagination through a variety of techniques.
Breaking the cycle
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/09/2024
» The director of Baan Kanchanapisek Vocational Juvenile Training Centre for Boys, Thicha Nanakorn, last month posted on Facebook that her contract as a juvenile justice expert had not been renewed. This means her position as the director of 20 years will end on Sept 30.
Queen's Cup Pink Polo 2024 celebrates 15 years of charitable excellence
Life, No byline, Published on 29/02/2024
» The Queen's Cup Pink Polo 2024 tournament, a charitable women's polo event dedicated to supporting breast cancer initiatives, recently wrapped at the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club in Pattaya.
Getting soft power right
Life, Prof Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
Thailand's forgotten palace
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 06/11/2023
» From the vantage point of the 21st century, the tumultuous and transitional Thon Buri period (1767-82) in Thailand's history seems to be eclipsed by both the lost splendour of ancient Ayutthaya and the palpable grandeur of the ensuing Rattanakosin period.
Finding beauty in the everyday
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/07/2023
» The 12th White Elephant Art Award focuses on realistic and figurative art which refers to art that depicts everyday objects, figures or subjects in a realistic or true-to-life way. After The White Elephant Art Award announced a theme of "Cherish The World", two artists -- Jarun Pan-onta and Surapun Kwansaensuk -- drew inspiration from nature to create paintings. As a result, Jarun won the White Elephant Prize while Surapun won a special prize called the Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi Award, created for the first time.
A monument of emptiness and embarrassment
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 15/05/2023
» On Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang, a huge and empty building with a triangular façade has stood for years. A big plaque on the lawn in Thai translates to The National Gallery of Art. With no activities inside, people are left wondering when it will open. Is it true that there are plans to convert it into mixed-use spaces instead of a display of national treasures of modern and contemporary Thai art?
O-lunla Market welcomes the mature
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 15/03/2023
» O -lunla Market -- Bangkok's first-ever lifestyle, retail and cultural fair designed for older people -- will be held at Museum Siam from March 31 to April 2.