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Curating the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/05/2025
» Located in Nakhon Pathom, the Thai Film Archive is a government agency which preserves national cultural heritage and promotes films and videos. To attract new audiences, the organisation is currently holding the exhibition "Archival Time On Our Retina", which is an expedition through archives that reveal a kaleidoscope of perspectives within society, culture and political fluctuation.
Local Christmas trees spread joy, pride at Central malls
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 09/12/2024
» The distinct identities of each region of Thailand are reflected through 11 handcrafted Christmas trees currently on display at 11 Central shopping centres nationwide, until Jan 5.
A stroll in Song Wat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/01/2024
» Last year, Song Wat was selected as one of the "World's 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods" by Time Out due to its excellent balance in preserving old traditional shops and incorporating new activities and trendy vibes from emerging entrepreneurs. As a result of this recognition, Song Wat attracts young people.
A love letter to Thai cinema
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/10/2023
» Sitting on a grassy lawn in the park, enjoying motion pictures on a giant white canvas screen with live-dubbed sound, a nostalgic outdoor screening, or nang klang plaeng, of yesteryear Thailand is brought back to life in Nonzee Nimibutr's latest film.
The afterlife of Mitr Chaibancha
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 06/10/2023
» In an abrupt moment of life's brutal script, Mitr Chaibancha fell to his death from a helicopter ladder on Oct 8, 1970. He was filming Insee Thong (Golden Eagle), playing an anti-communist masked hero, when he slipped from the rung and plunged to the ground in Pattaya. That same evening, his body was transported to Wat Kae Nang Loeng. Thousands of people, unable to believe that Thailand's most famous actor was really, tragically dead, amassed impromptu at the temple and demanded that his corpse be raised from the coffin and shown to the public.
Netflix revisits the golden era of Thai cinema
Life, Published on 26/09/2023
» Netflix is taking audiences back to the 1960s with the release of Once Upon A Star, a heartfelt homage produced by renowned director Nonzee Nimibutr. The film stars Sukollawat Kanaros, Nuengthida Sophon, Jirayu La-ongmanee, and Samart Payakaroon.
Culinary stars converge for World Gourmet Festival
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 08/09/2023
» Offering epicures in Thailand a preview of what's going on in the global gastronomic scene, the annual World Gourmet Festival is returning to Bangkok, marking its 23rd anniversary.
Learn about Bangkok's Nang Loeng community
Life, Published on 10/04/2023
» Fully experience the people and customs of a historic central-city neighbourhood -- Nang Loeng -- at "Nang Lerng Immersive Exhibition: The Past, Present, And Potential Future", which begins today and runs daily from 9am to 8pm until Sunday.
Mae Fah Luang Foundation marks golden jubilee
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 16/12/2022
» From now until Jan 29, Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park in Chiang Rai is hosting "Light Of Life", the first-ever outdoor light art exhibition amidst the mountainscape of Doi Tung.
At the crossroads of time
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/05/2022
» The sound of a cock crowing signals the start of the day as hundreds of sellers raise their colourful umbrellas and stock their booths with a variety of fresh vegetables, fruits and meats from local farms.