Thammasat Massacre Relived in 40 Years of Arts & Culture
BANGKOK — A student play set off the 1976 massacre at Thammasat University 40 years ago today after a photograph of it whipped up a blood frenzy by the media and military.
Help Save Man Poisoned ‘By The River’ (Canceled)
BANGKOK — A man’s death underscored the long suffering of a rural community west of Bangkok poisoned by lead contamination in the 2013 documentary “By the River.”
Don’t Expect Hong Kong Film on Mekong Massacre in Thai Cinemas
BANGKOK — No domestic distributor has been found for a film inspired by the murder of 13 Chinese nationals on Mekong River after Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha warned recently it could be banned.
Wonderfruit Lineup Adds Lianne La Havas, Others (Rescheduled)
PATTAYA — Soul sensation Lianne La Havas is among the second batch of acts announced for the third edition of Wonderfruit to be held in December.
Fate of Boy Up to 12 Angry, Diverse Men in Bangkok
Update Oct. 31: The event has been rescheduled to Nov. 18 until Nov. 27
BANGKOK — A close-quarters drama about 12 people forced to find consensus...
Pokemural: Suphan Buri Temple Adds Pikachu, Cap and More (Photos)
SUPHAN BURI — Pikachu and Captain America assumed their places among the divine on the walls of a temple in Suphan Buri city.
Art on Trial: The Wolf Bride
BANGKOK — In hindsight, Pronthip “Kolf” Mankong says the play for which she spent two years behind bars wasn’t particularly good. In terms of artistic expression, she’s not proud of “The Wolf Bride,” the 2013 student production for which she was convicted of insulting the Royal Family.
Art on Walk: Ratchaprasong Street Art Returns Next Month
BANGKOK — Ratchaprasong skywalk is drum-rolling the arrival of local street artists who will bring some”‘hip” to the commercial heart of Bangkok.
Internet Laughs Off Khon Controversy With Wonderful Memes
BANGKOK — As debate over a tourism video using khon characters dominates the national conversation, the internet has weighed in with an abundance of humor – and a fair amount of contempt.
Watch 9 ASEAN Films Free Starting Sunday
BANGKOK — Preview a Thai film made in Myanmar and other cinematic gems of ASEAN starting Sunday at Ramkhamhaeng University.