Religious Artifacts Returned to Thailand After Decades
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two stolen hand-carved religious artifacts, sandstone lintels dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries, were returned to the Thai government on Tuesday in a ceremony more than 50 years overdue.
‘Queen’s Gambit’ Hype Piques Chess Interest in Thailand
BANGKOK — Her classmates used to practice covers of K-pop dances. Now, some are turning to chess boards.
Rural Temple Statues of Magical Beasts Melt Hearts, Inspire Fanart
KHON KAEN — While Chinese dragons inspire awe and Greek centaurs represent mysterious wisdom for centuries, Thai mythical creatures have the power to make the internet squeal.
Thai-Israeli Comics Inspired by COVID Now on Virtual Display
BANGKOK — Nod at comics drawn by both Thai and Israeli artists about the pandemic from the safety of your home in an ongoing online exhibition.
B-Floor Theater Troupe Moves Back from Protests to the Stage
BANGKOK — A theater troupe known for their politically and socially provocative shows – and art performances at pro-democracy protests – will return for their first full production in almost two years in December.
Ai Weiwei Exhibit Satirizes ‘Year of the Rat’ in Bangkok
BANGKOK — An exhibition by one of China’s most famous modern artists and political commentators will be on display in Bangkok till Dec. 10.
K-Pop Fans Raise Millions for Pro-Democracy Protest
BANGKOK — Fans of South Korean pop groups are fundraising millions of baht to support the ongoing pro-democracy protests in Thailand.
Bored of Netflix? Italian Film Fest to Entertain Bangkokians
BANGKOK — Legendary Italian cinematic classics and the latest rendition of “Pinocchio” will be screened at a film festival in Bangkok celebrating Italian cinema world.
Farang Rental Wife, Anti-Communist Films Marked for Preservation
BANGKOK — A film about Thai-farang love during the Vietnam War, the making of a retro cowboy action flick, and a Cold War propaganda vilifying Communism are just some of the entries added to the national registry.
How Miniskirts Riled Up Thai Dictatorship in the Late 60s
BANGKOK — Miniskirts in fresh kelly greens and sassy oranges upset a military ruler so much, he exercised his special power to cover up some young women’s thighs.