Chilean artist : Gabriel Reyes
Gabriel Reyes: ´´I like to see my work more as a craft than art, and myself as a craftsman rather than an artist.´´ Ángel Gabriel Reyes Vergara is an artwork artist from Santiago, Chile who is living in Thailand. His artworks are mainly in private colections in Chile, but in Europe as well the EEUU. […]
Israel’s diversity
A brief introduction to the cultural background of Israeli food The Embassy of Israel recently hosted a cooking workshop under the theme “Israel’s diversity: Stories behind the dishes”, introducing the many Israeli communities through their unique culinary traditions. The event took place at the newly opened Helena Restaurant in Sukhumvit Soi 51. The Jewish nation has a long history of thousands of years, though […]
ME AND THE MAGIC DOOR – Discovering Italian Architecture in Bangkok
“ME AND THE MAGIC DOOR – Discovering Italian Architecture in Bangkok”, a documentary film, was recently released by The Embassy of Italy in Thailand, together with the Thai-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Max Image Co., Ltd., with the aim of promoting artistic and cultural cooperation among Italy and Thailand. The documentary unfolds from the perspective […]
The love of Muay Thai
It is not inaccurate to say that I’ve always considered myself a lover of knowledge and have taken great enjoyment in adventures and new experiences in the hope of finding some wisdom and a greater meaning to life. So, it wasn’t a great surprise for me to take pleasure in a label that a treasured […]
Thailand: History, Politics and the Rule of Law, by James Wise
Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2019, 296 pages, www.marshallcavendish.com/genref In my opinion, political scientists in the west have it so easy. Only three branches of government, two main political parties, the rest is just intramural spectator sports. But here in Thailand, political scientists are always completely exhausted – five branches of government (monarchy, military, legislative, judicial, and […]
Two artists… different strokes for different folks
Art and one’s appreciation of it must be one of the most subjective things around… I can remember when I was first introduced to painting. My father – who had been to art school, had finished a portrait of my mother, which was stunning. I, as a five-year old said, “Who is that beautiful lady?” […]
The Chao Phya Abhai Raja Siammanukulkij Foundation
The Chao Phya Abhai Raja Siammanukulkij Foundation recently presented its new book: Chao Phya Abhai Raja Siammanukulkij Foundation, an album celebrating years of projects nurturing good relations between Thailand and Belgium and helping the society. The new statue of Chao Phya Abhai Raja Gustave Rolin-Jaequemyns, General Advisor of H.M. King Rama V was unveiled. Count […]
A monument to love – the Neilsen-Hays Library
The world’s largest monument to love is undoubtedly the Taj Mahal in India. But Bangkok also can claim its own monument to love, if somewhat smaller, but no less in deep affection: the Neilsen-Hays Library. The origins of the Neilsen-Hays Library can be directly traced to the Ladies’ Bazaar Association, a charitable organisation. In 1869, […]
Rama IV Road
There is only one road mentioned in the Christian Bible. “Via Recta” or “Straight Street” (Acts of the Apostles, 9:11). It is located Damascus, Syria where St. Paul was said to have stayed on a visit. That street still exists, although a far cry from two millenniums ago when the Romans constructed it. Bangkok had […]
Japanese expats living in Thailand
Reasons for Choosing Thailand 1. Language Ease Many Japanese services, including restaurants and supermarkets, offer language support and translation services. 2. Family Cohesion There are Japanese kindergartens, schools, and international schools, as well as Japanese healthcare services within major private hospitals. 3. Pleasant Climate With no winter and an average temperature around 29 degrees, Thailand […]