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Enter soulland
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 05/06/2014
» Soulland looks set to bring a fraction of Copenhagen cool to quell Bangkok’s murderous heat. With help from UnCENSORED, the local high-end multi-label retailer, the ultra hip Danish menswear label has selected our tumultuous city as its preferred location for its second flagship store outside of Denmark and the first ever in Asia.
Inching towards stage success
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 06/06/2014
» As one of the most iconic rock musicals of all time, staging Hedwig And The Angry Inch is by no means an easy task to tackle. Written by John Cameron Mitchell and composed by Stephen Trask, the play requires in-depth character studies, a wry sense of humour, outrageous talents and an informed understanding of music and literature.
Street art heroes
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 17/06/2014
» After the tragic passing of prominent street artist/illustrator/designer Mamafaka last September, many have worked hard to continue his legacy in honour of his artistic contributions, as well as to bring the scene onto a more mainstream level. We catch up with a trio of young street artists, who have all credited MMFK as their influence, but who're also bursting with colour and a style of their own
Inches from perfection
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 19/06/2014
» Hedwig is angry. Hedwig is depressed. Hedwig is hilarious. Hedwig is caustic. Hedwig is captivating and more. But most of all, the Thai production of Hedwig And The Angry Inch is touching, honest and raw, though not without faults.
Back to her roots
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 20/05/2014
» National Artist Kwanjit Sriprajan is an enigma onstage and off. At 66, she quick-fires volleys of sharp wit during performances, but as she applies her make-up while giving a short interview, she very much looks and sounds like a kind grandma, with a sweet, slow cadence to her voice.
Ice, ice Mickey
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 08/04/2014
» All things Disney have dominated the psyche of children around the world ever since Mickey Mouse popped up in black and white. Little girls, especially, still dream of becoming Disney princesses despite finger-waving warnings and criticisms of gender stereotyping and not-so-subtly hidden chauvinistic values. As much as you try to shun your young ones from forming unrealistic ideas of relationships through these old-time cartoons and steer them, if they insist, toward newer Disney works like Toy Story or Frozen, the unexplainable need for fluffy romance seems to persist, even in grown women.
More than 30 Seconds with Jared Leto
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 09/04/2014
» Jared Leto would like Thailand to know something.
Mini festival, major sounds
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 22/04/2014
» After the unfortunate cancellations of bands Primal Scream and Two Door Cinema Club last year, Godung is bouncing back next month with “Tiger Translate Presents Godung Mini Fest”.
Cuisine comfort
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 24/04/2014
» Listening to Rattama Pongponrat talk about food can almost make your mouth water. The 36-year-old gastronomic director of Minibar Royale, food consultant, and author of Im Ook Im Jai Comfort Diary: Delicious Recipes Of Family And Friends retells food stories with intense passion, vivid comparisons and a glint in her eye. Not only can you detect her love for food through countless stories, you can actually taste such deep love in every single one of her dishes which hold warmth, balanced ingredients and hidden details.
Genie Fest’s magical musical mash-up
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 13/05/2014
» Record label celebrates 16 years in the business, with an all-day rock spectacular featuring its stable of artists.