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The best shows of 2024
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/12/2024
» After a tumultuous 2023 marked by budget cuts and prolonged labour strikes, Hollywood made an emphatic comeback in 2024 with a plethora of highly anticipated television releases. From riveting originals and compelling adaptations to nostalgic revivals and groundbreaking spin-offs, the streaming landscape has been nothing short of extraordinary. This year, audiences were spoiled for choice as streaming giants like HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and others unleashed a staggering volume of fresh content, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy.
A bloody tale of power games
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/03/2024
» At first glance, it's easy to describe the new historical miniseries Shogun as Game Of Thrones meets The Last Samurai. The show's premise is an Englishman who finds himself in the middle of a fight for supremacy in feudal Japan. However, the 10-episode series is more than that as it blends elements of political intrigue, cultural clash and warfare in a gripping narrative. Produced by FX Productions and based on James Clavell's acclaimed 1975 novel, the series transports viewers to Japan in the year 1600.
A bond formed in clay
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 13/10/2022
» The Meteorological Department predicts heavy rains for this week, and today is a public holiday. The National Museum Bangkok is the ideal refuge if you want to enjoy art while also getting away from the cloudbursts.
Going for gold
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/11/2020
» While a Thai university lecturer was studying in the UK, she bought Asian ceramics from an antique market and shipped them to Thailand. However, some of them broke during transport. Most people would have no choice but to throw away their beautiful ceramics. Fortunately, the lecturer is a friend of product designer Sumanatsya Voharn, who knows kintsugi, a prominent Japanese mending technique. The broken ceramics were repaired and a plate from the set was named East West Journey, which is currently on display along with 18 other ceramic items at the exhibition "Rak: An Assemble Collective" at SAC Gallery.
A city for stretch pants
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 07/11/2019
» Osaka is always listed among the top leisure destinations for Asian travellers to Japan. Japan's third largest city after Tokyo and Yokohama, Osaka is filled with cultural and historical sites. It also buzzes with modern lifestyles and countless choices of food and shopping outlets.
Revel in an anime favourite
Life, Published on 10/07/2019
» Seacon Square is getting fans of Japanese anime Ikkyu-san back in time to explore the real life of this title character during the "Tracking Ikkyu-san" fair, which will kick off on Friday July 12 and run until July 21.
Much ado about Edo
Life, Published on 26/07/2018
» Seacon Bangkae will recreate the Japanese Edo period from 415 years ago for the "One Day in Edo" fair, which will kick off tomorrow and run until Aug 5.