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Remembering an icon
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/08/2023
» On July 13, luk thung singer, actor, movie/TV producer and label owner Phanom Nopporn passed away in hospital at the age of 77. One of the giants of the "country music" genre, fans and stars of the luk thung industry attended his funeral on July 18 at Wat Bang Rak Noi Ban Sai in Nonthaburi.
More meditating, less talking please
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/10/2021
» Whenever there are reports of Buddhist monks misbehaving or violating the monastic code of conduct, we often hear comments like "They are causing a decay to the religion" and "They should be kicked out of the monastery right away".
Less comedy, more dhamma
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/09/2021
» A couple of weeks ago, two well-known monks -- Phra Maha Sompong Talaputto and Phra Maha Praiwan Worawano -- held a livestream talk show on social media that attracted 200,000 viewers. The chat led to several debates between their supporters and opponents since it was different from typical dhamma talks or dhamma preaching. The two monks used several teenage slang expressions and joked with their viewers who commented via the live chat. While Phra Maha Sompong focused on delivering his own jokes like a standup comedian, Phra Maha Praiwan, who knew many teenage expressions, giggled uncontrollably throughout the show. He was criticised for not being not calm or having self-control as a monk should.
Clubhouse is the place to be... but it's invite only
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2021
» Audio-based social networking app Clubhouse has become popular in the past few weeks. The app is similar to a traditional radio station in which a DJ or a moderator allows listeners to participate and speak in a programme. In order to access Clubhouse, users must be invited by a friend and currently, the app is available only on iOS for iPhone and iPad users. Clubhouse has stated that it is working on an Android version but has not set a launch date yet. Due to the app's popularity in Thailand, Clubhouse invitations are being sold on social media and e-commerce websites.
Focus on the good in times of crisis
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 25/05/2020
» Whether the new coronavirus was man-made or not and where exactly it came from remains a mystery. Even though some experts have said that it is a naturally occurring strain among bats and not a bioweapon, it has claimed more than 320,000 lives and sickened over 5 million people around the world so far.
Ethics of waste
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/09/2019
» Some weeks ago, a Facebook page shared posts from a closed group of people who believed in urine therapy or urotherapy.
Pepsi pushes pop
Life, Published on 21/02/2019
» As part of Pepsi's new campaign, the company is bringing together four leading artists representing four musical genres namely Thanwa Boonsungnern aka The Toys, rapper Nattawut Srimhok aka Golf F. Hero, molam singer Jintara Poonlarp and EDM band Boom Boom Cash in its one-hour concert "Pepsi Unexpected Music Experience", to be held tomorrow (22 Feb) at Parc Paragon, Siam Paragon, at 6.30pm.
Art lovers' extravaganza returns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/01/2019
» It's a fun time for art lovers, as the sixth edition of Galleries' Night is returning on Feb 1 and 2, inviting you to travel around Bangkok in this two-night gallery-hopping event for art appreciation, with over 50 participating galleries throughout the city.
Bigger and better
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 05/10/2018
» Spectacular sets. A big line-up of the country's hottest artists. The cool evening air of Khao Yai. Omelette rice. Cows.
Teaching aristocracy
Life, Siriporn Khanakorn, Published on 12/02/2018
» Last year, Lawan Upa-In became the first female National Artist in Visual Art. A stylish dresser, former model, actress and politically engaged artist who lived through one of the most tumultuous events in Thai history, and a woman in the male-dominated art scene, Lawan, 82, is a doyenne who has earned great respect and adulation over her half-a-century career, renowned especially for her mastery in portrait painting.