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'Off The Radar, We Rise' addresses artistic precarity
Life, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre presents "Off The Radar, We Rise", an art exhibition and project that addresses issues of security and precarity within the field of contemporary art, at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 7th floor, until May 31.
Finding the soul of a city
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/03/2026
» Cannes and Grasse in France, and Kumamoto and Hokkaido in Japan are examples of cities with creative city branding. These unique cities inspired the creation of the project "Neramyth City: Branding Cities Into Creative Assets".
Shut out Pheu Thai: city rally
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 01/09/2025
» Demonstrators gathered at Victory Monument on Sunday under the banner of the "United Power of the Land to Protect Sovereignty" group, voicing opposition to the Pheu Thai Party and its potential role in forming the next government.
Thai, Bhutanese artists unite at Iconsiam
Life, Published on 27/01/2025
» Art lovers have until Friday to view a selection of artworks by young, emerging artists from Thailand and Bhutan at "White Canvas 2024 Bhutan & Thailand", on display at the Event Space, fourth floor, of Siam Takashimaya at Iconsiam.
A celebration of culture
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/07/2024
» As Isan Creative Festival returns to Khon Kaen for a fourth edition, a group of molam artists have gathered to provide joy and talented creators are enticing foodies with mouth-watering appetisers and beverages prepared from pla ra (fermented fish) and rice.
Theatre of the absurd
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/11/2022
» Last week, the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and Tourism Authority Thailand announced that 8,745 people from Surin province succeeded in setting a new record of "the highest number of people folding fabric animals simultaneously" in the Guinness World Record. This event was part of the Elephant Festival, an annual event in Surin. Organised by the Surin provincial administration and TAT, the event of folding fabric into elephant dolls aimed to boost tourism since numbers had dropped due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers also hoped the event would promote Surin fabric, which is a signature product of the province.
SRT to launch special Bangkok-Ayutthaya ride
Life, Published on 07/07/2022
» In celebration of the 70th birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on July 28, the State Railway of Thailand is launching a special historic steam ride from Bangkok to Ayutthaya.
Unlocking a city's potential
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/12/2021
» Five years ago, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) developed Charoen Krung to be the first creative district in Bangkok. Before the old Charoen Krung could become an area of hip café, restaurants, bars and art galleries, people at CEA organised focus groups and listened to opinions of more than 500 local people in the community. To serve the community in accordance to their opinions, CEA decided to work on five projects -- recreating the public riverfront, developing abandoned shophouses, creating green pocket landscape, connecting local alleys and designing signage for walkable districts.
Reviving old traditions
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/12/2021
» Despite face masks, local artisans put their heart and soul into the annual creative festival amid the rush of the winter breeze. Amid Covid-19, the 7th Chiang Mai Design Week brought the northern city back to life. Shedding its superfluous layers, the subdued event finally came to fruition by exploring its roots.
Saving the seas
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 24/11/2020
» While the Covid-19 pandemic has ravaged the global tourism industry, the popular resort town of Phuket is turning the crisis into an opportunity by remaking itself into a smart city and eco-friendly holiday destination.