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Pen-ek Ratanaruang's Morte Cucina shows off killer Thai cuisine at Tokyo film festival
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 31/10/2025
» Pen-ek Ratanaruang's new film features a protagonist on a quest for culinary retribution -- a triglyceride revenge trip that gets greasier and weirder along the way.
The history of Siamese erotica
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/10/2025
» In high school, Artyasit Srisuwan saw his friends bring erotic books to class. Teachers confiscated the material and scolded them, but Artyasit did not take the genre seriously until over a decade ago when he got to know Luang Vilaspariwat, known as Kru Liam, a pioneer of erotic literature in the early 20th century, and wanted to write a thesis about it. Due to the lack of primary sources, his adviser convinced him to change the topic.
Agents of change
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 21/05/2025
» Awash with saturated colour and steeped in Brazil's history of authoritarianism, Kleber Mendoça Filho's The Secret Agent has emerged as a serious contender for the Palme d'Or. A former film critic, programmer and now a leading voice in Brazilian cinema, Mendoça Filho's fourth feature -- and his third in Cannes Competition -- is a political thriller, a tribute to disappeared dissidents, and a deft ode to the way memory is passed through time and technology.
Evolving language
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/04/2025
» During a medical check-up, Pin consulted a doctor about receiving gender-affirming care. In an ideal setting, a sign language interpreter would communicate with her by painstakingly finger-spelling the concept "hormone". But when such assistance was not available, she and the doctor resorted to writing on paper.
Foundation for the Blind hosts charity concert
Life, Published on 14/01/2025
» The Foundation for the Blind under the Royal Patronage of HM the Queen is holding a charity concert "Sai Yai Dut Sai Fon 2: Dok Mai Khong Nam Chai" ("Bonds Like The Rain: Flowers Of Kindness"), in the Small Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Sunday at 2pm.
Isan heritage takes centre stage in Khon Kaen
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 24/12/2024
» Two of Isan's rich cultural heritages will be core elements of "Plara Morlam Isan To The World '24", which will be running primarily at Khon Kaen Innovation Center (or Kaen Building) and other venues across Khon Kaen province, from Dec 26 to 29.
Global grooves
Life, John Clewley, Published on 05/11/2024
» Manu Chao released his last studio album La Radiolina in 2007. Prior to that, he released Clandestino in 1998 and Proxima Estacion: Esperanza in 2001 to global acclaim. He took off with a huge ensemble to tour the world after that, which resulted in the live album Radio Bemba Sound System in 2004. And prior to that, he had already played his version of punk rock, inspired by The Clash, with the legendary band Mano Negra.
Awakening Bangkok returns to Phra Nakhon
Life, Published on 05/11/2024
» Awakening Bangkok will return to Phra Nakhon district for the second time to illuminate the old town for 10 nights starting this Friday, until Nov 17.
Get free entry to Phu Phra Bat Historical Park
Life, Published on 01/08/2024
» After being added to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites last week, Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is offering visitors a free admission until Aug 12. Located in the northeastern town of Udon Thani, the fifth cultural World Heritage Site in Thailand is a testament to the Sima stone tradition of the Dvaravati period.
Get special deals at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Life, Published on 30/05/2024
» To celebrate its first anniversary, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka is offering special deals for guests who book before Aug 15 for stays between June 1 and Sept 30.