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Spinning narratives
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 10/05/2017
» What do a lazy Susan -- a turntable, and common sight in Chinese dining known in Thai as to jeen -- and a microwave have in common? They both rotate and carry food.
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A problem of licensing
Life, Ariane Kupferman-Sutthavong, Published on 10/05/2017
» Thai characters today pack a punch. They are greater in number, more appealing, stylish and more modern than in the past. But even though the digital design sector has grown, retailers continue to rely on imports when it comes to using characters to symbolise or promote their products.
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Dryopes (Nang Mai)
Life, Published on 10/05/2017
» The photographs of Shane Bunnag reveal a soul ever in touch with the elemental spirits. In this instance, they concern the nature of Mani, the fabled peninsular of Greece which was his childhood home. His technique is to capture the soul of each site through long exposure shots of his model dancing in worship of the local gods.
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In remembrance of the late King
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 10/05/2017
» The Queen Savang Vadhana Foundation in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture will host the "Our Beloved Great King Exhibition" at Ratchaprachasamakhom Pavilion of Klai Kangwon Palace, Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan, from 9am-6pm until May 28. The exhibition will display 70 years of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's contributions to Thailand.
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Making mascots
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 10/05/2017
» When someone mentions the Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan, the image that pops up in our heads is that of a black furry bear, with circular red cheeks and wide eyes. The mascot is called Kumamon, and it represents the success of character design, associating a recognisable image with a place -- a symbol that works culturally as well as economically. Kumamon was estimated to generate over 123 billion yen (37.7 billion baht) in income in 2014, according to the Bank of Japan, and functions as an effective tourism promoter.
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