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Watch the Royal Barge Procession rehearsals
Life, Published on 17/10/2024
» In preparation for the Royal Kathin ceremony, the Royal Thai Navy will conduct a full-dress rehearsal of the Royal Barge Procession on Oct 22. From 3-6pm, visitors can watch the training run along the banks of the Chao Praya River from the Rama VIII Bridge to Wat Arun.
To balance A with B
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/08/2024
» 'I like discovering the new facets of familiar vegetables," says chef Hiroyasu Kawate of Florilège, No.2 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurant 2024 list, in Tokyo, Japan. Having opened in 2009, Florilège won two Michelin stars in 2018 and five years later was awarded the Michelin Green star.
Experience Okinawa through evocative art
Life, Published on 31/07/2024
» The unique culture and natural beauty of Okinawa is portrayed through mesmerising works by a visionary artist from Japan during "Everlasting", which kicks off today and runs until Aug 24, at Art Focus, 1st floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24.
Chiva-Som launches weight management retreat
Life, Published on 27/07/2023
» Chiva-Som in Hua Hin has introduced a Sustainable Weight Management retreat with special promotional rates valid until Sept 30. The programme is designed for individuals who struggle with weight, particularly those who have yo-yo dieted in the past. Yo-yo dieting is not only frustrating but also unhealthy -- the repeated weight loss/gain cycle can lead to a greater risk of developing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
Ibis budget lands in Phnom Penh
Life, Published on 16/02/2023
» Accor recently announced the opening of its latest ibis budget address -- ibis budget Phnom Penh Riverside.
Taiwan through the lens
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/11/2022
» Last week at SF Cinema MBK and House Samyan, the Bangkok edition of the Taiwan Documentary Film Festival in Thailand 2022 took place. Now it's the turn of film lovers in Chiang Mai, Hat Yai and Songkhla to enjoy the same programme with subtitles in Thai and English. Physical screenings will take place at SFX Cinema Maya (Chiang Mai), Lorem Ipsum (Hat Yai) and A.E.Y Space (Songkhla) from today until Sunday.
Five tastes of Asia
Life, Published on 03/11/2022
» Following the return of international tourism in Asia, five photographers with deep connections to India, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Thailand share one of their favourite local dishes.
A bond formed in clay
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/10/2022
» The Meteorological Department predicts heavy rains for this week, and today is a public holiday. The National Museum Bangkok is the ideal refuge if you want to enjoy art while also getting away from the cloudbursts.
Womad festival returns in style
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/08/2022
» In 1982, the first Womad music festival was held in Shepton Mallet, UK. The organisation, which stands for World Of Music Arts And Dance, was set up in 1980 by English rock star Peter Gabriel (Genesis), Thomas Brooman, Bob Hooton, Mark Kidel, Stephen Pritchard, Martin Elbourne and Jonathan Arthur.
The outsider's insider
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/01/2022
» Artist Prach Pimarnman was born in Bangkok and later moved to study in the southern province of Narathiwat. Prach attended state schools that did not allow students to speak the local language, Bahasa Melayu, in class. As a result, he cannot speak Bahasa Melayu fluently. When he was in Bangkok, he was mocked by his friends because he spoke Thai with a different accent than Bangkokians. The conflict of his bicultural identity made Prach question who he is and led to the creation of art exhibition "Orang Siyae, Oghae Nayu".