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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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: June 14-20
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 14/06/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
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.
The World In One Bite returns, starting today
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 05/07/2023
» Central Embassy's best-known annual food fest, "The World In One Bite" returns from July 5-9.
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.
Get your Chinese New Year offerings at Gourmet Market
Life, Published on 18/01/2023
» To celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, Gourmet Market is offering eight worship sets while Gourmet Eats is serving eight auspicious delectable menus, at all branches, until Saturday.
A show of strength
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/09/2022
» Over the past few years, American superheroes have dominated the movies in cinemas and series on various streaming services. That is likely to continue since Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe consists of planned releases in 2023 and 2024, while DC Extended Universe also has at least five films to be released next year. Last month, a reboot of the Red Eagle, perhaps Thailand's best-known superhero, was also announced for a planned release in 2024. Guru thinks home-grown heroes need long overdue love from us, so here are some of the memorable ones for your reading pleasure.