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Talking about a “good” departure is more common today than it has been in the past. Although not everyone believes there is life after death, an increasing number of people are advocating for the right to leave well. To most people, the term “leave well” seems to imply death with less suffering and a desirable
For most of us, 44 years since graduation is too long a period to start over. But that hasn’t stopped artist Sakwut Wisesmanee from embracing new ideas and putting his creative genius to work. One of the few of his generation to make a lot of money from his artworks, he’s now offering NFT portraits,
Art can’t solve problems the world is facing but leading artists showcasing their works at the Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 (BAB2022) are positive that works of art could be a significant tool for change as they inspire and help create dialogue. “Art is the weapon to stop evil and artists are the people sacrificing themselves
The world’s first space tourist wants to go back — only this time, he’s signed up for a spin around the moon aboard Elon Musk’s Starship. For Dennis Tito, 82, it’s a chance to relive the joy of his trip to the International Space Station, now that he’s retired with time on his hands. He
Thailand’s vegetarian festival or “J Fest” may help boost sales of so-called “future food” including plant-based meat, but the overall 2022 market will be growing at a lower-than-expected rate due mainly to high inflation which affects consumers’ purchasing power. According to KResearch, the industry is expected to grow by 5.1% to 4.1 billion baht in
As awareness grows around the world about the problem of food waste, one culprit in particular is drawing scrutiny: “best before” labels. Manufacturers have used the labels for decades to estimate peak freshness. Unlike “use by” labels, which are found on perishable foods like meat and dairy, “best before” labels have nothing to do with
Farmers in Chon Buri, an hour’s drive east of Bangkok, hold an annual buffalo racing festival in early October around the end of the Buddhist Lent to have some fun after a long season of hard work. And you don’t have to be a farmer to enjoy the festive event. The unique race always draws
From a sixteenth-century blue-green glaze jarlet from Sukhothai to an Arita figurine created around the same period in Japan, the peerless ceramic exhibition at the Bangkok National Museum will appeal to all. The exhibition “Endless Epic of Japanese-Thai Ceramic Relationship in the World’s Trade and Culture” runs until December 14 at Siwamokhaphiman Hall. The special
Located between downtown Nan and the Thai–Lao border, Pua is a bucolic green valley dotted with local villages, small Buddhist temples, and majestic mountain ranges. This small town in a tranquil valley attracts visitors looking for a permaculture retreat, a family-run café, and a farm stay. Historically speaking, Pua was a forefather of Nan province. This
The weather forecasters might be predicting rain for October but the Thai capital’s art scene will bring out the sun as the Bangkok Art Biennale returns for its third edition showcasing over 200 artworks by 73 artists from 35 countries at various venues around town. Bangkok Art Biennale 2022 is hosted by Thai conglomerate ThaiBev
The bust of King Bhumibol Adulyadej will become a new landmark for Thai tourists planning a visit to Switzerland. The inauguration ceremony will take place on 14 September 2022 at Denantou Park, Lausanne, only a few hundred meters from the Olympic Museum by Lac Leman or Lake Geneva. The life-size bronze bust project was initiated
Health is the best gift you can give to yourself. And Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital (SiPH) is more than happy to give the gift of health to help you live well for longer. SiPH has joined up with Kai Hua Ror (Laughter for Sale), the creation of Banlue Publications and Thailand’s longest-running comic magazine, to
