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The art of the craft
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 06/10/2016
» When it comes to cultural attractions relating to Her Majesty the Queen's royal projects, the Support Foundation's Bang Sai Handicraft Centre in Bang Sai district, Ayutthaya province, may first come to many people's minds. However, the nearby Si Bua Thong Handicraft Centre in Ang Thong province is also worth a visit because you will be able to see the embroidery of khon mask dance costumes, the production of the rare pha yok (traditional silk brocades) and khon masks for the annual Royal Khon Performance there.
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Moments of record
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/10/2016
» The film fades and has scratches, but the persistence of history is strong. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Culture and Thai Film Archive (Public Organisation) registered 25 film items into the National Heritage list for audiovisual conservation and future reference. In November and December, the Archive will host screenings of some of the newly inducted titles.
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Memories of my mother
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/10/2016
» Alfred Hitchcock's thriller Psycho, a subject of cinephilic and scholastic scrutiny for 40 years, is showing this Sunday at Scala. When the film was first released in the US, Hitchcock strictly instructed that latecomers would not be admitted into the screening, because it is "required that you see Psycho from the very beginning!". The Bangkok showing will follow that rule (strictly or not we can't be certain), and it's always nice and wise to be on time.
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Alternative screenings this weekend
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 02/09/2016
» As the multiplexes are dominated by the big Thai film Fanday, two screenings this weekend should provide alternatives for Bangkok moviegoers. First, David Lean's Doctor Zhivago will play at the Scala on Sunday at noon, then a set of nine short films addressing the issue of legal reform will be screened at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre at 3pm.
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Cycling trip in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/08/2016
» On Sept 4, the "Tour of I-San Bung Kan Classic 2" cycling tour will be held by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s northeastern regional office and CofeeBike Club on a 55km route to Phu Singh Hill in Bung Kan province.
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The hills are alive!
Life, Published on 05/08/2016
» In a special screening, The Sound of Music will screen at noon at Scala in Siam Square on Sunday. Yes, it's referendum day, but fans or Julie Andrews and the Trapp family can perform their democratic duty first then head out to catch the show of this classic film -- it will be the first time in 51 years that The Sound of Music is playing on the big screen here.
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Mother's Day out
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 12/08/2016
» Today is the National Mother's Day. Let's take this celebratory opportunity -- at least a public holiday for Thais of course -- to just indulge in interesting and fun activities that are organised for mums around town. Here are some of our picks.
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Lawrence, Psycho and other classics on the big screen
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 12/07/2016
» After 62 years in AWOL, the restored version of the Thai film Santi-Vina will screen at the Scala this Friday at 8pm. Tickets are now on sale at the cinema, and they're going fast.
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A proud heritage on display
Life, Prapai Kraisornkovit, Published on 06/07/2016
» Thailand's leading mobile-phone operator, Advanced Info Service (AIS), recently celebrated the 12th anniversary of AIS Serenade, the company's loyalty programme, which features various trendy lifestyle activities exclusively designed for its customers, with the launch of its latest "Ultimate Pride" campaign. To launch the campaign, AIS Serenade took a group of privileged members to experience the "7th Arts Of The Kingdom", a unique exhibition of Thai masterpieces at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
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Animating the dhamma
Life, Sasiwimon Boonruang, Published on 15/06/2016
» No more learning about Buddhism through thick, ancient religious textbooks, thanks to Mind City -- an animated feature on Buddhism written by the late supreme patriarch Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara.
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