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Descent into darkness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/02/2026
» Hooligan rage, racism, bigotry and gangsterism are hardly confined to one nation -- they are grim realities of modern society across the globe. In recent years, Western cultures in particular have wrestled with the visible resurgence of extremist ideologies and rising fascist sentiments.
A Celestial Triumph
Life, Henry Phan, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Bangkok Combined Choir and Orchestra (BCCO) delivered a performance of transcendent beauty late last month, presenting Haydn's The Creation for the very first time in the choir's 70-year history -- to a full house.
Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.
When the mountains call
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/05/2025
» 'I guess with any chef, there's always an evolution. At one point in my life, I wanted five things on the plate. That was a phase. Slowly and steadily, the more I travel, the more I know about my own country and the more time I spent at the stove and things become clearer," says chef Prateek Sadhu.
Beyond the fight
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/02/2025
» Twenty-five years after the release of the blockbuster film Black Hawk Down and more than thirty years since the real-life Battle of Mogadishu, Surviving Black Hawk Down offers a gripping and necessary re-examination of one of the most harrowing military engagements in modern history.
Oscar-nominated films worth checking out
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 28/01/2025
» Oscars season is back as the award presentation ceremony is scheduled for March 3.
City of chaos
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/10/2024
» Embark on an explosive ride through the City of Angels and its gritty streets with Bangkok Breaking: Heaven And Hell, Netflix's latest Thai action thriller.
A celebration of art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/10/2024
» Bangkok Art Biennale 2024, a major art event in Thailand, will open to the public from Thursday to Feb 28 next year under the theme "Nurture Gaia". The event is organised by the Thai Beverage and Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) Foundation in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau.
Djinn is a strong spirit
Life, Story: Tatat Bunnag, Published on 10/07/2024
» Horror and ghost stories have long been a staple of Thai cinema and the genre is deeply rooted in Buddhist beliefs and mythologies. Yet, it's surprising that these stories rarely venture beyond the confines of Buddhist folklore. However, that changes with The Cursed Land, an upcoming horror film that shifts the focus to the country's South, a predominantly Islamic region, and introduces audiences to the lesser-known demonic entity known as the djinn.
The South, beyond the stereotypes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/02/2024
» As one of Thailand's three southern border provinces, Pattani is often associated with violence despite offering interesting characteristics. At Xspace Gallery, "Patani Abstract" showcases work from 10 artists affiliated with Patani Artspace -- the first art space in the three southern border provinces. "Patani Abstract" offers diverse perspectives of the region through abstract art.