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The paradox of pity
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 21/05/2018
» Thais are notoriously hopeless when it comes to the songsarn factor. Translated to English, the word means to pity or feel sorry for -- a trait ingrained in Thais as much as to be sabai sabai and never on time.
Liberated by film
Life, Ariane Sutthavong, Published on 17/05/2018
» Liberation Day, the 2016 film by Norwegian filmmaker Morten Traavik, has a name that rings in contrast with its Bangkok screening date.
Thailand looks to its artistic big brother
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 17/05/2018
» In the past two decades, Bangkok has sprouted several big and small international performing arts festivals -- Bangkok Theatre Festival being the largest event for local productions and Bangkok's International Festival of Dance and Music being the largest for international productions. Then there are emerging festivals spearheaded and run by new bloods like the Bangkok International Performing Arts Meeting that launched last year and the biannual Bangkok International Children's Theatre Fest now in its second instalment.
Getting the physical exam that's right for you
Life, Bumrungrad International Hospital, Published on 15/05/2018
» Everyone knows wealth is health, as if it's a life mantra. But idealising strong physical fitness is easier said than done.
Russian cellist, Greek conductor at TPO
Life, Published on 15/05/2018
» The Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra presents "The Flying Dutchman", a concert that will bring award-winning Russian cellist Alexey Stadler and celebrated young Greek conductor Dionysis Grammenos to perform at the Prince Mahidol Hall of Mahidol University, Salaya campus, on Friday at 7pm and Saturday at 4pm.
Rainbow Warrior brings clean energy campaign to Thailand
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 10/05/2018
» The Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace's most iconic ship, is sailing to the Gulf of Thailand and will anchor near Songkhla's most popular beach, Samila Beach, for five days, from May 16-20. Many activities will be arranged to accentuate the mission of the ship's first visit to the Kingdom.
Art showcase for young talent
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 09/05/2018
» Serving as an inspiration for art students to showcase their skills, United Overseas Bank (UOB) Limited has for many years organised the "UOB Painting For The Year" as a platform for creative minds. And to prepare for the ninth edition of the competition, the roadshow is now being held at 26 academic institutions around the country to encourage the young generation to participate in the art event.
The French Connection
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 09/05/2018
» In the opening episode of Ten Years Thailand, a group of soldiers arrives at an art gallery to inspect a potentially subversive artwork. What constitutes a kernel of subversion, however, is hard to lay a finger on. So the story shifts: one of the soldiers begins to chat up a pretty maid, and as the Sun is setting the two of them look out from the gallery to the horizon full of shadows. Maybe of hope.
High-minded brow
Life, Story: Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/05/2018
» May is a charitable month for Benefit Cosmetics, whose "Bold Is Beautiful" project invites people to contribute by having a brow wax to raise funds for charities worldwide.
A celebration of Mozart and Dvorak
Life, Published on 08/05/2018
» The Phya Thai Palace Preservation Foundation under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Bejaratana presents the "Grand Sextets At The Palace" concert at the Thewarat Sapharom Hall of Phya Thai Palace this Sunday at 7pm.