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An elegy to lost worlds
Life, Kenneth Barrett, Published on 28/03/2026
» A large, booming presence as bureau chief of the Associated Press in Bangkok for more than 30 years, a war reporter in Indochina before that, thrice president of the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand, Denis Gray has through six turbulent decades occupied front row seats, and foxholes, to report on some of the most violent upheavals of our times.
'Russian Seasons' chooses Thailand for Southeast Asian cultural debut
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 19/02/2026
» 'Russian Seasons" has chosen Thailand to debut its unique 21st-century cultural diplomacy project in Southeast Asia.
Going long on fish sauce
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 25/10/2025
» You notice it first by accident. A faint, familiar salty-sweet scene sneaks out from a kitchen vent in the East Village, sharp enough to cut through New York City's winter air. It doesn't announce itself, yet you know it instantly -- fish sauce. Somewhere between the bodegas and brownstones, Bangkok has quietly found a place to breathe.
Cinema as a bridge
Life, Evgeny Tomikhin, Published on 04/10/2025
» Cinema has always been more than just entertainment. It is a mirror of national culture, a powerful channel of dialogue and a bridge that connects people across continents. In the 21st century, when international relations are often seen through the prism of politics and economics, cultural diplomacy -- and especially cinema -- offers a unique opportunity to speak directly to hearts and minds.
Sonata of soft power
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.
Bangkok International Film Festival returns after 17-year hiatus
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/08/2025
» The Bangkok International Film Festival is returning to the cultural calendar after a 17-year absence with a renewed ambition to re-establish the capital as one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant cinematic hubs.
Asian stars dazzle at Weibo night in Bangkok
Life, Published on 17/08/2025
» A galaxy of Asian celebrities gathered in Bangkok for the “Weibo Cultural Exchange Night in Thailand 2025”, a star-studded awards ceremony held for the first time in the kingdom to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Thailand and China.
Art exhibition marks Thai-Lao 75-year diplomatic milestone
Life, Published on 08/07/2025
» Art lovers are invited to cross the Mekong River to Vientiane in Laos to visit "Traversing The Mekong", a special art exhibition held in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Thai-Lao diplomatic relations, from tomorrow, until July 17.
Rebirth in exile
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/06/2025
» On a poster, Phnom Penh glows dimly from afar. Flickering on the other side of the Mekong River, rows of buildings dissolve, blending with water and sky in the blue hour of twilight. This photo and a whisper are an invitation to stargaze the city glimmering in the distance.
National Gallery exhibition celebrates 75 years of Indonesian-Thai relations
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 09/06/2025
» The annual Thailand-Indonesia collaborative painting exhibition is running at the National Gallery until June 28 to foster artistic ties while celebrating the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations between the countries.