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The science student who dances for kings: How Thanyathorn Sapsomboon is rewriting Thailand's cultural future

March 11, 2026

At 21, this Thai classical dancer balances royal performances with a mission to make ancient art forms relevant for Generation Z.

Cambodia claims Wat Phu Man Fah copies Angkor Wat in UNESCO meeting

July 11, 2025

Cambodia lodged a petition during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee on Thursday, claiming that Wat Phu Man Fah is a copy of Angkor Wat, prompting a response from the Thai delegation.

New Fine Arts chief to be nominated for Cabinet approval today

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Culture Minister Ittipol Khunpluem said he will today (Tuesday) nominate a new director general of the Fine Arts Department to the Cabinet for approval.

Culture minister seeking new Fine Arts chief

FRIDAY, AUGUST 09, 2019

Culture Minister Ittipol Khunpluem says he is looking for a new chief of the Fine Arts Department to replace Anan Chuchote who is retiring.

Denny Kwan ban lifted

TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018

The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts’ disciplinary council on Friday decided to lift a one-year working ban given to an actress who refused to tone down her provacative attire.

Missing historical plaque is not an antique, says Fine Arts Department

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017

The Fine Arts Department says a missing historical plaque marking the 1932 Siamese revolution is not an antique as defined under the Ancient Monuments, Antiques, Objects of Art and National Museums Act.