Ambitious goal to make Thailand’s content producers more competitive

13 Sept 08:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Creative Economy Agency (CEA) launched 'Content Lab' to empower local digital content, film, and series talents, aiming to boost their global competitiveness and leverage soft power.
Despite a 50 trillion baht global market opportunity, Thai content faces significant hurdles, including fierce competition, funding gaps, low pay for creatives, limited opportunities for new talent, and a critical shortage of quality scripts.
The initiative prioritizes talent development, with partners like PTT offering advanced tech training (XR, AR, VR), to elevate production standards and ensure content resonates internationally, while addressing urgent needs for improved working conditions to retain talent.

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.