What Does Farang Think About Farangs? An Interview with Stephff the Cartoonist
BANGKOK — Veteran political cartoonist Stephff, whose real name is Stephane Peray, has been based in Bangkok since 1989. His works were published on many papers in Thailand and the region including The Nation, Bangkok Post, and currently Prachatai.
In Case You Miss the Old Prayut, See Min Aung Hlaing’s Deeds on Exhibit...
BANGKOK — See the atrocious deeds of the (Burmese) military regime on display and how people of Myanmar struggle in an attempt to overthrow the illegitimate usurpers over the past year.
Thailand’s Nora Dance Recognized as UNESCO Cultural Heritage
BANGKOK — Nora dance, a southern traditional Thai dance with their signature long and curly metal fingernail tips, was listed by UNESCO among this year’s intangible heritages on Wednesday. Nora dance became the third UNESCO-listed Thai intangible heritage following Khon dance in 2018 and traditional Thai massage in 2019.
Panel by Panel, New Book Explores Vibrancy, Art of Thai Comics
BANGKOK — Before 1968, the phi krasue ghost in Thai culture only existed in oral traditions and whispers. But with cartoonist Tawee Witsanukorn’s drawings that year, he was the first to give her the iconic floating female head and dangling entrails – and that ghastly appearance haunts to this day.
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.
