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Goodbye reggae legend
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/09/2020
» Toots Hibbert, the soulful leader of the legendary ska/reggae band Toots and the Maytals, died last week in Kingston, Jamaica, at the age of 77 from complications related to the Covid-19 pandemic. His death, following the recent release of Got To Be Tough, his first studio album for 10 years, shocked the global music community.
Cartier steps out of the box with new Pasha launch
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 15/09/2020
» For the launch of its latest Pasha de Cartier collection, Cartier has gathered five unique personalities who are changing the codes of success by forging exceptional, new and diverse paths of creativity.
Go clean to save the sharks
Life, Noko, Published on 15/09/2020
» Last October, Biossance launched The Clean Academy featuring a series of engaging videos facilitated by brand ambassador Jonathan Van Ness -- the groomer and self-care advocate from Netflix's Queer Eye.
Kui Buri hosts 'Bike For Elephants' race
Life, Published on 15/09/2020
» To mark World Animal Day which falls on Oct 4, the Bring The Elephant Home Foundation is holding "Bike For Elephants 2020" in Kui Buri in Prachuap Khiri Khan province between Oct 3-4.
Spotting a silent killer
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 15/09/2020
» When US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his portrayal of T'Challa in Marvel's Black Panther, died late last month due to colon cancer, his untimely demise sparked global discourse about the disease, its causes and treatments, and the changing landscape of who is being affected.
Old passions resurrected in oil painting exhibition
Life, Published on 15/09/2020
» "Venus Resurrection" is the first exhibition by businessman-turned-artist Kraisak Chirachaisakul who showcases his oil-on-canvas paintings at the Galleria 3, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, from until Oct 11.
Renowned Basecamp Fest returns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/09/2020
» Following the success of the first two festivals, the third edition of Basecamp Fest has returned this year, organised in a new-normal style. This year, the festival is divided over three successive Saturdays in September. The first event occurred last Saturday with the next two dates scheduled for this Saturday and on Sept 26 from 3-8pm at The Street on Ratchadaphisek Road. The event features free concerts by renowned local artists including Surff, Mints, Three Man Down, Tilly Birds, Ben Ma More, Mirrr, Better Weather and Electric.Neon.Lamp.
Celebrate Mexican independence through film
Life, Published on 16/09/2020
» Here is a rare chance to watch a score of Mexican movies anytime and anywhere -- free of charge. The Embassy of Mexico is holding the "Mexico In Thailand 45 Years Online Film Festival" from today until Sept 30.
Transpacific cable is cut, for now
Life, James Hein, Published on 16/09/2020
» In light of the problems between the USA and China, and that those in power in Beijing want to grab data from US networks, Google and Facebook have dropped plans to build an undersea cable between the US and Hong Kong. The new target limits the landing points to the Philippines and Taiwan and now excludes Hong Kong. The HK section of the cable is built but will not now be activated due to a national security agreement between the US and Google and Facebook. I will predict that if Joe Biden wins the next US election this decision will be revisited.
Art as our escape
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 16/09/2020
» This year's theme is at once hopeful and ironic: "Escape Routes" suggests a flight from our unusual times of pathological disruption and political cataclysm -- here, there and everywhere -- and yet the theme is an acknowledgment of those in-our-face uncertainties from which we struggle to find an exit.