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Last light at Lido
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/05/2018
» The Lido Theatre opened on June 27, 1968, a 1,000-seat movie palace in the fast-modernising neighbourhood of Pathumwan. The first title on the marquee was Guns For San Sebastian, a cowboy film starring Anthony Quinn.
New Thai films set to premiere at Cannes
Kong Rithdee, Published on 12/04/2018
» An ensemble of four Thai short films has been selected to screen at the 71st Cannes Film Festival next month.
Sewing the ties that bind
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 31/01/2018
» The Thai embassy in Maputo, Mozambique, shares walls with the shantytown of Polana Canico. When artist Jakkai Siributr arrived at the embassy three weeks ago, the dusty enclave became a source of inspiration and expertise for his new project.
Jidanan's short stories win SEA Write prize
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/12/2017
» Jidanan Luengpiangsamut has won the SEA Write Award for a collection of short stories, the second woman in 10 years to be honoured with Southeast Asia's prestigious literary prize.
Fine dining wins over Michelin palates
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/12/2017
» Fine-dining venues dominate the debut of the Michelin Guide Bangkok, with 14 restaurants receiving one star and three receiving two stars.
Court cites national security to extend 'Shakespeare' ban
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 12/08/2017
» The Administrative Court yesterday rejected the complaint filed by the filmmakers of Shakespeare Must Die in which they asked for the ban on the film to be lifted, thereby extending a ban that has already lasted five years.
Pop singer legend Thitima dies aged 54
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/07/2017
» Thitima "Waen" Sutsunthorn, a popular singer who helped define the Thai pop-music landscape in the 80s and 90s and remains an inspiration for many young singers, passed away on Friday after a long battle with cancer. She was 54.
Scholars win Fukuoka Grand Prize for social analyses
News, Kong Rithdee, Published on 10/06/2017
» Eminent scholars Pasuk Phongpaichit and Chris Baker have been awarded the Fukuoka Grand Prize 2017 for their outstanding work on Thai society, literature and social transformation.
Academic couple win Fukuoka grand prize
Kong Rithdee, Published on 09/06/2017
» Eminent scholars Prof Pasuk Phongpaichit and Dr Chris Baker have been awarded the Fukuoka Grand Prize 2017 for their outstanding work on Thai society, literature and social transformation.
Coldplay thrill Bangkok with sound and spectacle
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 11/04/2017
» Thailand, according to Coldplay, is amazing. Coldplay, according to the 60,000 fans packing Rajamangala Stadium, is also pretty amazing -- no, maybe not "the best band in the world" as some gush on Twitter, but a top-quality package of dazzle, flares and fireworks, fan service, visual evocation and robust pop-rock-ballad sounds. If last Friday's gig were a movie, it was a blockbuster. It keyed you in excited and sent you out feeling entertained and satisfied.