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Celebrate Loy Krathong at 9 Chao Phraya landmarks
Life, Published on 03/11/2025
» "Colours Of The Full Moon" is the theme of Bangkok River Festival 2025 which kicks off today and runs until Wednesday.
From stand-up to soulful art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/07/2025
» Udom "Nose" Taephanich is known as the most famous stand-up comedian in Thailand. On stage, Udom tells stories close to home and engages audiences with a humorous style of talking, which is why tickets for his performances always sell out. Although Udom made people laugh, he did not realise he was stressed until he went to consult a psychiatrist.
Discover meaning in the mundane at 'Epiphany'
Life, Published on 06/02/2025
» Art viewers are invited to navigate the trails of thought and discover the hidden inspirations behind artworks on show at "Epiphany", which is running at Next Door Project, Sathu Pradit 5, until Feb 28.
Bangkok's historical sites transformed for River Festival
Life, Published on 14/11/2024
» From today until Saturday, 10 historical sites in Bangkok will be transformed into cultural attractions as part of the annual Bangkok River Festival 2024, for both locals and tourists to enjoy a wide range of fun activities that support sustainable living and the unique lifestyle of waterside communities.
Top places to celebrate Loy Krathong in Bangkok
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2024
» Everyone is invited to celebrate Loy Krathong at 10 cultural heritage waterfronts along the curve of the Chao Phraya River during the Bangkok River Festival 2024, which will kick off on Thursday and run until Saturday, from 4pm to 10pm. On Loy Krathong day this Friday, however, the festival will run until midnight.
The face of Thailand around the globe
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/07/2023
» One of the most recognisable faces in the Asian culinary world is chef Thidtid “Ton” Tassanakajohn, chef and co-owner of Le Du, Asia’s No.1 restaurant, as voted by Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023 list.
Forest folk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/04/2023
» As part of an attempt to keep fit and enjoy what little green space we have in Bangkok, I have been a regular visitor to Benjakitti Park and its recently added section known as Benjakitti Forest Park. The new site, situated on land formerly occupied by the state tobacco company, has been transformed into a green space with different forest types such as mangrove, lowland forest swamp and so on.
Artists, activists unite over chicken rights
Life, Published on 23/02/2023
» A call for an end to unethical chicken farming will be channelled through different forms of art during the "Egg – E – Egg Aargh: Chicken Art Festival" which will take place in front of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, on Saturday from 4-9pm.
Welcome to the world of underground electronic
Life, Published on 21/09/2022
» Modular Freq, a Los Angeles-based store and music label focused on releasing music made with modular synthesisers, is holding "Syncronized", a top-class entertainment show bringing together local and international underground music talents under one roof, at Decommune Bangkok, Phra Sumen Road, on Sept 29 from 7pm to 2am.
Reflections of local culture
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/04/2021
» When artist Raweepon Pradit visited Hat Yai in Songkhla — his hometown — an antique white pagoda with scaffolding around it caught his eyes. After hearing that the pagoda was too old to repair, Raweepon captured some aesthetic angles with his camera. The artist felt that the beauty of the pagoda, which was surrounded by metal poles, was extraordinary so he decided to take photos of it before it degenerated further. A photo of the pagoda was later developed into the artwork Structure, which is part of his latest collection titled “Memo Fascination” on display at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) and also online.