Thailand’s soft power touted in US cities

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Thailand's Commerce Ministry will host 'Timeless Thai Taste' events in Los Angeles, Miami, and New York from July 9-14, 2025.
The initiative aims to promote and expand global recognition of Thailand's culinary and film industries.
Events will feature Thai SELECT dish demonstrations, live cooking shows, unique ingredient showcases, and business matching sessions for entrepreneurs.
Popular Thai actors and actresses will participate in stage appearances and Meet & Greet sessions, adding a cultural dimension to the showcase.

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

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"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.