Culture Scope

All about Thai literature

August 30 at 2.30pm at Silpakorn University's Pra Brama Pichit Art Gallery

If you want to know about - or know more about - Thai writing, this seminar covers both modern and postmodern literature, including "literature for life". Assoc Prof Choosak Patarakulvanich of Thammasat University is leading the discussion.

Call (02) 221 3841.

Portraits from the troubled South

Since 2004 more than 2,300 people have been killed in Thailand's deep South and an estimated 1,740 children have been orphaned. These children, widowed wives and bereft parents are the subjects of images by Bangkokbased Japanese photojournalist Masaru Goto.

He has been working with local nongovernmental organisation Team Soraya, based in Pattani, which assists both Muslims and Buddhists in the region.

Having documented the conflict since early 2004, Goto is trying to get the word out that the violence is on the increase and is affecting almost all aspects of life. He is seeking financial support to continue his work.

Visit Masarugoto.com/folios.htm.

Stunning notions from Britain

Each Tuesday through Sunday until September 16 from 10.30am to 10pm at the Thailand Creative and Design Centre on the sixth floor of Bangkok's Emporium mall

The exhibition "Love and Money: The Best of British Design Now" features 20 outstanding examples of clever ideas in architecture, fashion, consumer products, print media, animation and structural and civil engineering. The concepts come from various companies that have gained critical acclaim and commercial success.

Call (02) 664 8448 or visit www.tcdc.or.th.