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Very soft Thai power in the making
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 20/09/2023
» Since the recent return of Thaksin Shinawatra after 15 years of self-exile to Bangkok and the parliamentary selection of Srettha Thavisin as Thailand's 30th prime minister on the same day, politics and culture have unfolded with drama and excitement.
After chaos comes calm
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/11/2022
» The third edition of Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 (BAB 2022) with its theme "Chaos: Calm" reflects obstacles that mankind encountered during the Covid-19 pandemic. Both chaos and calm are temporary states that are interchangeable according to situations and conditions.
Artists take 'Extraordinary' look at history
Life, Published on 28/04/2022
» Number 1 Gallery celebrates the grand opening of its new branch at River City Bangkok with the group exhibition, "Extraordinary", which is running until May 8.
Reimagining iconic paintings
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 16/02/2022
» In the solo exhibition "I Am You", Prawit Lumcharoen brings back his signature fat boy character with hilarious facial expressions, known as WIT, in a new version of original artworks. Inspired by his bright, bubbly personality, the Thai painter depicted himself as this chubby boy in a metallic-coloured body stepping into the world of his favourite artists.
Exhibition recreates famous works with a twist
Life, Published on 08/02/2022
» Artworks of world-renowned artists are presented in a new setting that involves an appearance of a funny yet unique character during "I Am You", which is running at Number 1 Gallery, until Feb 26.
Lottery tells a tale of Thai dreams
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/12/2021
» Since national lottery results are announced on the 1st and 16th of each month, these two days become days of hope for Thai people. On those days, some players are so excited to know the winning numbers they cannot focus on their jobs.
Saying farewell to Scala
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/11/2021
» October 31 was meant to be a time for Halloween celebrations, but this year, it turned out to be a horrifying day as photos on social media showed the demolition of Scala theatre in Bangkok's Siam Square. This broke hearts around the city.
Come experience cinematic heights with Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/03/2021
» Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo (1958) will return to the big screen at Thai Film Archive, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom, for a special screening as part of their annual Cinema Lecture event at 2pm on April 3.
The artist who gives the junta headaches
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/08/2020
» Criticising the government is part of a normal functioning democracy, but perhaps not in Thailand. The junta government who claim they came from an election frowns upon any kind of criticism, even political art.
Art slowly returns to the people
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/08/2020
» Thailand's art scene, which was shut down for months following the novel coronavirus outbreak, is now gradually returning to normalcy with the reopening of various museums and galleries. Here we pick some interesting highlights worth checking out.