Out of chaos comes the calm

14 Sept 04:55 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Art Biennale (BAB) 2022 launches its third edition, titled "Chaos : Calm," featuring over 200 artworks by 73 artists from 35 countries across 12 diverse venues.
The four-month festival (Oct 22 - Feb 23, 2023) explores global challenges like the pandemic and climate change, using art to find calm, reflection, and hope amidst turbulence.
Highlights include major installations at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center by artists such as Chiharu Shiota and Kamin Lertchaiprasert (Greta Thunberg sculpture), plus unique site-specific works at historic temples and a movable museum by Tom Sachs on the Chao Phraya River.
BAB 2022 aims to significantly boost Bangkok's tourism and creative economy, complementing the city's broader efforts to elevate its cultural scene and global liveability ranking.

Israeli and Thai nationals held in Bangkok over secret filming of sexual encounters

Yesterday 14:52 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok police arrested an Israeli man for allegedly secretly filming sexual encounters with Thai women, reportedly after sedating them with cake.
A Thai woman was also detained in the same raid, found with crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, suggesting involvement in drug trafficking.
The Israeli suspect allegedly lured women via a dating app, offered them cake potentially laced with sedatives, and recorded their encounters without consent.
Authorities discovered the Israeli man had overstayed his visa by 2,095 days; he denied drug ownership and reportedly threatened arresting officers.