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Bigger and better
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/02/2025
» Bangkok Design Week 2025 (BKKDW2025) has returned with a new schedule as the annual event, which usually runs for nine days, has been extended to 16 days this year, from Feb 8-23.
More than just superstition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation, so family members of all ages usually participate in rituals to dispel misfortune.
Harmonising science and superstition
Life, Published on 28/01/2025
» Art lovers are invited to explore the contradictory overlap between science, superstition and consumerism during "The Upside Down" which is running at BNC Creatives RCA Gallery, Rama IX Road, until Feb 11.
Korean entertainment you can enjoy this month
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/07/2024
» Here are two interesting Korean programmes you can watch this month. First is the unusual TV dating show Possessed Love and the second is for those who missed Blackpink's world tour Born Pink and want to watch it in cinemas.
The elemental diet
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2024
» Traditional Thai medicine categorises people into four elements based on their date of birth -- earth, water, air and fire.
Inspiring innovators
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/03/2024
» Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand each year, the "Thailand New Gen Inventor Award: I-New Gen Award 2024" finds young minds with creative ideas to help propel innovative developments.
Unravelling mythical creatures
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 01/02/2024
» To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the National Museum Bangkok created number of night tours at the end of December. Those who were unable to attend previously can utilise a similar itinerary to create their own mission. There are three routes, which focus on fine arts and mythical creatures like a naga, dragon, makorn and hera.
Applications accepted
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong and Somchai Poomlard, Published on 17/04/2023
» Pelagan S, an illustrator, graphic and visual artist, was interested in the rawness of symbols and characters that appear on tattooed talismans. Although attracted to the original patterns, he wanted to create his own versions, so he extracted and redesigned the forms to be more modern and made paintings of them. He later presented the paintings to SAC Gallery's curators -- Patticha Thitithammaporn and Nutdanai Songsriwilai -- for exhibition. The curators, inspired by his work, developed the exhibition "Mu Te Lu: Ilmu Teluh" which features works of four artists -- Pelagan S, Eiair, Jun Sekino and Noon Passama.
Be your best version
Life, Noko, Published on 21/03/2023
» Through its "Confidence To Be" platform, Merz Aesthetics sparks conversation around each person's uniqueness.
Artist explores the line between faith and superstition
Life, Published on 20/03/2023
» The blurred lines between faith and superstition are reflected through artwork during "Mu Te Lu: Ilmu Teluh", which is running at SAC Gallery, until May 6.