Thais reading what in 2022

13 Sept 10:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thais actively read, debunking old myths, with TK Park recording over one million book borrowings in 2022 and an average of 80 minutes of daily reading, predominantly electronic.
Popular reading shifted to self-improvement, personal finance, and investment, with specific titles on building investment portfolios and digital currencies topping the most borrowed lists.
Eastern authors, particularly Japanese and Korean works on mental health and coping with uncertainty, gained significant popularity, alongside Chinese and Japanese fiction.
E-reading surged in 2022, surpassing physical book borrowing, with apps like TK Rad and Libby facilitating a significant increase in online access to books and periodicals.
Travel-related books saw no recovery, likely due to pandemic impacts and the rise of social media travel content, contrasting with the overall growth in other genres.

Bright at Midnight: Conceptual echoes of Bas Jan Ader Arrive in Bangkok

Today 15:13 Key points summarised by AI

"Bright at Midnight" marks the first institutional exhibition in Asia of Dutch conceptual artist Bas Jan Ader, showcasing his enigmatic work at Bangkok Kunsthalle until January 10, 2027.
The exhibition delves into Ader's legacy, exploring themes of vulnerability and the ephemeral, made more poignant by his 1975 disappearance at sea during an art project.
It encourages viewers to engage with art beyond its material form, featuring key pieces like "Thoughts unsaid, Then forgotten," "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks," and the haunting film "Launch of the Ocean Wave."
A highlight is the planned live transformation of "Light vulnerable objects threatened by eight cement bricks" in 2026, where ropes will be cut, creating a new layer of art from the destructive impact.
The exhibition challenges conventional art consumption, advocating for a deeper appreciation of conceptual and research-driven artistic practices over mere fascination with art as an asset class.