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Tradition in motion
Life, Jitti Chompee, Published on 16/02/2026
» For decades, Thailand has been internationally recognised for the richness of its performing arts traditions -- from classical court forms such as khon to vibrant regional folk practices embedded in everyday life. Yet, paradoxically, choreography as a contemporary artistic discipline has remained structurally under-supported, sustained largely by individual effort rather than by a coherent national vision.
The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
Funeral for a car forms artist's afterlife allegory
Life, Published on 10/02/2026
» Bangkok Kunsthalle invites everyone to pay respect to a car as it passes from one realm to another during "Forever Love Soul Engine", which is running until March 15.
Japanese Film Festival starts screening this Friday
Life, Published on 09/02/2026
» A selection of 15 movies will feature in the Japanese Film Festival 2026, which will kick off this Friday and run until Feb 22 at House Samyan, 5th floor of Samyan Mitrtown, Rama IV Road.
Mahidol College of Music to stage Hansel And Gretel this weekend
Life, Published on 04/02/2026
» The Classical Voice Department of Mahidol University's College of Music presents its annual opera production Hansel And Gretel at its MACM Hall, Salaya campus. There will be four rounds at 7pm on Friday; 1.30pm and 6pm on Saturday; and 1.30pm on Sunday.
Born of a noble line
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 23/01/2026
» At the inaugural Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève in 2001, Vacheron Constantin took home two awards when a dazzling white gold Lady Kalla was named the winner of the jewellery watch prize along with the prestigious Aiguille d'Or.
Twisted truths
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/01/2026
» If the phrase "keeps you guessing till the very end" is loosely used these days, it genuinely applies to the new crime-mystery limited series His & Hers, a show in which the stakes are high and its central characters have far too much to lose.
Witness the future at Bitec's 'Thailand Inventors' Day 2026'
Life, Published on 31/12/2025
» Myriad research and inventions will be showcased during "Thailand Inventors' Day 2026", at Bitec, Bang Na-Trat Road, from Jan 5-9.
Global dominance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2025
» This year was another in which K-pop continued global expansion. Let's start with Netflix's animation, KPop Demon Hunters, which features the popular soundtrack Golden, sung by Huntr/x, a trio girl group. Written by Ejae, a Korean American singer-songwriter and Mark Sonnenblick, Golden ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Golden was not only a popular animation soundtrack, but also received four Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Record.
A year in art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/12/2025
» Since Thailand's art scene flourished this year, especially in Bangkok, city residents had access to a diverse range of art. As the year draws to an end, Life spoke with Sukontip Nakasem, founder of Warin Lab Contemporary & La Lanta Fine Art, and Voravuj Sujjaporamest, founder of VS Gallery, about highlights and significant art events that happened this year. While Warin Lab Contemporary is renowned for presenting prevailing issues related to ecology and the environment, VS Gallery stands out for presenting issues related to marginalised people.