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Melancholic, dissonant memories
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 23/10/2015
» Jakrawal Nilthamrong's Vanishing Point is a story of loss, death, alternative destinies and reminiscence of sadness. It floats a few inches above the ground, it connects, disconnects and reconnects lives and fates, sometimes in a dissonant manner, and even though you may scratch your head wondering what exactly is going on, the film's semi-experimental style and narrative rupture has a strange intoxication.
Celebrating 141 years
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 17/09/2015
» On Saturday, the Fine Arts Department will celebrate the 141st anniversary of national museums by hosting academic activities called "Museum For All", from 1.30-4.30pm at Damrong Rajanuphap Auditorium, the National Museum Bangkok.
Biographical musicals take centre stage
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 05/06/2015
» While many contemporary Thai musicals have taken their inspiration from romantic novels, pop music and hit movies, this year biographical musicals seem to be a trend. May witnessed three biographical musicals paying tribute to real-life characters in Thai and Chinese history.
Running for her life
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/06/2015
» If it wasn't for her passion for running, Nattaya Thanaronnawat believes she would be working in a factory like most women her age in Lamphun province.
How to prevent saddle discomfort
Life, Published on 30/06/2015
» Q: Hi Coach JJ, I have a question. Dave and I just had our longest ride ever! We cycled 80km to the bike café at Ayutthaya but our backsides hurt! When we got home, we were really sore! What can we do so our backsides don't hurt?
Watching history unfold
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 06/04/2015
» When Vitthya Vejjajiva said he was going to write a biography of Phan Wannamethee — diplomat, Red Cross chief, former Free Thai Movement member and ex-permanent secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) — he received encouragement from everyone except his subject.
Tied to a Sino past
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 04/05/2015
» The unavoidable and never-failing icebreaker -- do you have any Chinese blood? -- will always have its place in Thai society. Yet it's also something of an empty question, believes Singaporean author Jeffery Sng: "By the time Phibunsongkhram changed the country's name to Thailand, the Thais were already so mixed that it was hard to find anyone 100% Thai."
It's that time of year
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 30/04/2015
» May 17 will soon be upon us, marking the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.
Fighting for Islam's moderate voice
Life, Published on 23/02/2015
» The world is aghast at the acts of terrorism committed by Islamic State (ISIS). Videos and images showing their hideous, violent crimes have been watched and shared widely in the past months. Hatred and sadness are felt across continents. And as the flames of the Charlie Hebdo attacks in Paris are still burning, Muslims around the world find themselves having to answer hard questions: Is Islam a religion of violence? How much is the religion the cause of all this?
It's no urban legend
Life, Published on 28/01/2015
» A garden of edible vegetables in the middle of Thong Lor? Since last week, a new patch of green amid urban high rises has raised many eyebrows — its name is Root Garden, and it is located at the beginning of Thong Lor Soi 3, next to the Pridi Banomyong Institute.