Fah Thai Magazine - Inflight Magazine of Bangkok Airways Issue Jan-Feb 2024
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OVERTURES<br />
NEWS AND EVENTS<br />
19-28<br />
JAN<br />
<strong>2024</strong><br />
JAN<br />
SIEM REAP<br />
HATCHING ASIAN HOTSHOTS<br />
Since launching in 2005, the Angkor Photo<br />
Festival & Workshops in Siem Reap have<br />
served as a breeding ground for emerging<br />
Asian photographers. Shutterbugs from<br />
diverse backgrounds across Asia gather<br />
against the awe-inspiring backdrop <strong>of</strong> Angkor<br />
to share their work, ideas, and techniques.<br />
This year’s festival will showcase the<br />
artistic visions and voices <strong>of</strong> 20 participants<br />
from 10 Asian countries. Notable contributors<br />
include Divya Cowasji (India), Jarudet Chailert<br />
(<strong>Thai</strong>land), Mosfiqur Raman Johan<br />
(Bangladesh), Kleng Bonreach<br />
(Cambodia). All events are free;<br />
angkor-photo.com<br />
Photo: Soemyint Winn<br />
Photo: Jarudet Chailert<br />
Photo: Robic Upadhayay<br />
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FEB<br />
<strong>2024</strong> - 4 <strong>2024</strong><br />
BANGKOK<br />
PATHWAY TO A LIVEABLE CITY<br />
Renowned for its diverse attractions and culinary<br />
delights, <strong>Bangkok</strong> also faces tough challenges<br />
beneath its tourist-friendly façade. <strong>Bangkok</strong><br />
Design Week <strong>2024</strong> (BKKDW <strong>2024</strong>) unleashes<br />
the city’s creative side in a quest to find<br />
cures for chronic ailments like traffic jams,<br />
air pollution, limited public spaces, and the<br />
impacts <strong>of</strong> climate change.<br />
The capital’s main hives <strong>of</strong> creativity<br />
– Charoen Krung-Talad Noi, Samyan-Siam,<br />
Ari-Pradipat, Phra Nakhon and Phrom Phong –<br />
buzz with designs and solutions aimed at forging<br />
a more liveable city in three dimensions. Hard<br />
Matters covers health and accessibility, Heart<br />
Matters promotes mental well-being celebrates<br />
culture, and Design Matters focuses on public<br />
spaces and strengthening communities for a<br />
creative economy.<br />
Themed “Liveable Space: The More People<br />
Act, the Better the City”,<br />
the event provides a<br />
snapshot <strong>of</strong> <strong>Bangkok</strong>’s<br />
many possible futures.<br />
bangkokdesignweek.com<br />
NOW-4 <strong>2024</strong><br />
FEB<br />
BANGKOK<br />
NEW HAVEN FOR ART<br />
MMAD (MunMun Art Destination)<br />
is inviting <strong>Bangkok</strong>ians and visitors<br />
to take a deep dive into their<br />
imaginations. Situated on the second<br />
and third floors <strong>of</strong> Seacon Square on Srinakarin<br />
Road, MMAD’s mission is to establish a thriving<br />
art community in eastern <strong>Bangkok</strong>. The space is<br />
designed as playground to unlock creativity in<br />
visitors <strong>of</strong> all ages and make art accessible to all.<br />
MMAD <strong>of</strong>fers a range <strong>of</strong> art experiences<br />
catering to all tastes, including art exhibitions,<br />
art markets, and craft workshops. Current<br />
exhibitions include “CHILDHOOD: a solo<br />
exhibition by Sahred Toy” (until <strong>Jan</strong>uary 7),<br />
“Homecoming Mini” (until <strong>Feb</strong>ruary 4), “Pira<br />
Ogawa: My Life Works” (until <strong>Jan</strong>uary 7),<br />
“Chronicle <strong>of</strong> Colours” (until <strong>Jan</strong>uary 22),<br />
“Re: Look Exhibition” (until <strong>Jan</strong>uary 22), and<br />
“Language <strong>of</strong> the Soul” (until <strong>Jan</strong>uary 22).<br />
www.facebook.com/MunMunArtDestination<br />
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