Come embrace contemporary art at Iconsiam
published : 22 Dec 2020 at 04:00
A curated selection of outstanding artworks is being presented in a pop-up exhibition on the first floor of Iconluxe Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, from today until Jan 31. The opening reception is today at 7pm.
Titled The Space Between Us , the exhibition is organised by Tang Contemporary Art which brings almost 30 artworks covering video, sculptures, print, and paintings by 15 local and international artists.
They include Chen Tianzhuo, Chen Zihao, Chong Ai Le, Dinh Q Le, Entang Wiharso, Gongkan, Guan Saimei, Jiang Zhi, Kitti Narod, Ling Jian, Pannaphan Yodmanee, Roldan Manok Ventura, Su Bin, Tawan Wattuya and Yuree Kensaku.
Cinema Kabuki screened for non-Nipponese
published : 21 Dec 2020 at 04:30
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Japan Foundation presents a screening of two Cinema Kabuki works Renjishi (The Father And Son Shishi Lion Dance) and Rakuda (The Camel) at Icon Cineconic, 6th floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, on Wednesday at 7pm.
Renjishi. Photos courtesy of Japan Foundation
Kabuki is a major classical theatre of Japan that was named as a Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2008. Dating back to the 1600s, it has remained steeped in tradition while constantly innovating, with gorgeous costumes, stunning make-up and powerful dramas.
Since 2005, Kabuki production company Shochiku has released Cinema Kabuki which offers English speakers the unique opportunity to experience full-scale Kabuki performances by some of Japan s biggest stars in high definition on the big screen, with English subtitles.
Govt mulls pollution crackdown
published : 16 Dec 2020 at 04:00
158 Bangkok, as seen from a condominium in Bang Pho area, is covered with heavy smog on Monday. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered government agencies to take decisive action to fight the air pollution that has plagued Bangkok and its surrounding provinces in recent days.
The PM said the government had continuously implemented measures against the surging PM2.5 levels but the problem had deteriorated due to the current weather.
He urged commuters to use public transport as much as possible and said the government would consider introducing alternate-day private travel only in the capital.
Smog season returns to Bangkok
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published : 15 Dec 2020 at 16:55
updated: 15 Dec 2020 at 17:20 Smog blankets Bangkok s Bang Phat district on Monday. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)
Smog has made its annual return to Bangkok and is expected to continue into February, with outdoor burning banned for now and people working on the streets advised to wear masks.
City Hall has begun spraying water in the streets and work at big construction sites was ordered suspended.
People working outdoors were advised to wear masks.
Pongsakorn Kwanmuang, spokesman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, said PM2.5 levels averaged 74.6 mcg/cm in Bangkok on Tuesday. In Thailand, 50mcg/cm is the set safe level, higher than most countries.
Bangkok air world s 3rd worst
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published : 15 Dec 2020 at 12:41
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The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok soared to an unsafe level on Tuesday morning, ranking the capital third in the world s worst air pollution list.
The Pollution Control Department reported Bangkok s highest PM2.5 level of 118mcg/cm on Din Daeng Road in Din Daeng district, followed by 102 on Charoen Nakhon Road in Khlong San district, 100 on Ma Charoen Road in Nong Khaem district, 94 on Srinakarin Road in Prawet district and Tha Phra intersection in Bangkok Yai district, and 93 on Sam Sen Road in Phra Nakhon district.
In Thailand, 50mcg/cm is the set safe level, higher than most countries.