Oldest Sound Films Shot in Thailand Discovered
BANGKOK — A set of four sound films shot nearly a hundred years ago, believed to be the first sound films recorded in Thailand,...
Catch Mona Lisa’s Gaze at Digital da Vinci Exhibition
BANGKOK — Art connoisseurs no longer need to fly halfway around the world to see Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces – they’re being showcased in...
Not Just For Hipsters: Art Book Fair Back With Zines and Designs
BANGKOK — From illustrated books to collectible postcards, there’s something for everyone at an annual art book fair this week.
The Bangkok Art Book Fair...
SEA Junction: Where Southeast Asia Enthusiasts Cross Paths
BANGKOK — For those with a passion for Southeast Asia, all roads lead to SEA Junction in the heart of Bangkok.
Into its third year,...
Terracotta Warriors To March into Bangkok This Sept.
BANGKOK — Envoys of the first Emperor of China’s ghost army will march into Bangkok next month.
The Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday that...
Blind Artists Take Center Stage in Performance Art Festival
BANGKOK — Blind artists will star in two plays this September, which were also penned by visually impaired artists.
One of the shows, “Nil’s Vision,”...
Mock Parliament Art Exhibit Questions ‘Return to Democracy’
BANGKOK — New art installations launched on Tuesday urge visitors to question whether a democracy has truly returned after five years of direct junta rule.
Autistic Students Paint Historic Ambassador’s Residence For Charity Sale
BANGKOK — Two dozen autistic students drew and painted a building steeped in Thailand’s diplomatic history before it was demolished last month, with the art now on sale for charity.
Durians, ‘Arrogant’ Englishmen: 19th Century Russian Explorer’s Journals About Siam
BANGKOK — The recently translated journal of a Russian explorer detailing his visits to Siam in the late 19th century bears surprising parallels with...
Thai-Farang Romance in ‘Soi Cowboy’ Still Rings True: Producer
Pregnant with the lovechild of one of her customers, ex-Soi Cowboy prostitute Koi sits around watching daytime soaps. Her boyfriend, Tobias, an overweight Dane,...
