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Photo BREAKSmooth as silk
02/09/2010 : Hello readers. I captured this photo while waiting to board a plane at sunset. Another plane taking off in the distance forms a suitable and subtle backdrop.
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Eyeful of Art
02/09/2010 : Come and get an eyeful of artworks at the 56th National Art Exhibition, in which over 130 art pieces will be put on display next week at the National Gallery.
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Relationships through the eyes of art
02/09/2010 : The curtain is up for "Relationship", a new photo exhibition by members of the Foto United group.
The dawn of T-pop
31/08/2010 : First you had J-pop from Japan, then came K-pop from Korea ... and now you're going to see the start of a new trend called T-pop from Thailand!
Creative national costume
31/08/2010 : Miss Thailand 2010, Fonthip ``Pukluk'' Watcharatrakul, is now back in Thailand after her successful run at the Miss Universe 2010 Pageant final at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas. Though she didn't win the crown, she did come back with two titles _ viewers' choice and best national costume.
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK AND BEYOND
ART EXHIBITIONS
27/08/2010 : Celebrating arts
TCDC EXHIBITION
Fear itself: The spiritual beyond
26/08/2010 : Beliefs about ghosts and spirits are found in every culture, but few countries are as obsessed with them as Thailand. Where else can you find a spirit house built for every dwelling? Or find such a mass following for horror films and TV shows? Whether you're from the countryside or Bangkok's upper crust, chances are, if you're Thai, you believe in ghosts and are willing to spend money on religious items to ward off evil spirits. No matter how you look at it, it's clear that Thai people are deeply fascinated by the spiritual beyond - ghosts and spirits not only play an important role in the formation of our folk culture, but also have a direct influence on the economic decisions of our everyday lives.
Stereometric Sculptures
26/08/2010 : That you don't see it, does not mean something does not exist.
Final curtain call for Joe Louis
25/08/2010 : The Joe Louis puppet troupe will bid farewell to Suan Lum Night Bazaar with a last performance on Sunday, August 29, at 8pm. Admission is free, The Legend of Rahu.
Home is Where the Art is
22/08/2010 : Ever imagine getting into the world of artists? A new book, Houses and Studios Designed by Artists in Thailand, by Li-Zenn Publishing, will give you that rare chance. The book, with a collection of glossy photos, will take you to the special places where eight top artists of Thailand live and create works of art, such as Thawan Duchanee's monumental Ban dum, or the black house, which has become a cultural landmark of Chiang Rai's Nang Lae sub-district; the modern cubic box-like house of National Artist Sumet Jumsai; and the two-storey detached wooden house nestled in the shade of trees of National Artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit. Also included in the book are houses and studios of Thaiwijit Poengkasemsomboon, Somluk Pantiboon and Vichit Chaiwong, as well as Silpakorn artists Saiyart Sema-Ngern and Chatchai Puipia.
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Butoh in Bangkok
21/08/2010 : Butoh co-founder Kazuo Ohno may have passed away, but his work continues to inspire younger generations. Butoh Co-Op Thailand is paying tribute to Ohno in the 6th International Butoh Festival Thailand 2010, from today until August 29 in Bangkok.
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A pole Apart
21/08/2010 : Don't worry if you are not a dance expert. Dance workshops are being held today and tomorrow at Rumpuree studio by pole dance superstar Sheena and Shezly Mahendra from Australia.
