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Carving out history
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 27/03/2017
» Their skilful hands focused on art pieces they were creating, and their eyes were locked on the details. Their hearts, apparently, were with HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away on Oct 13 last year. At the Fine Arts Department's Office of Traditional Arts in Nakhon Pathom, two groups of 20 men and women from all walks of life brought out their best during a recent audition where the office recruited volunteers to help official artisans build a royal urn and coffin and sculpt statues for decorating the royal crematorium.
Move Forward ahead in donation race
News, Published on 21/10/2023
» Education: Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will chair an international conference on mathematics and science education from Oct 30-Nov 1 in Bangkok, said Education Minister Pol Gen Permpoon Chidchob.
Finding your inner existentialist
Life, Published on 26/10/2022
» The Unfolding Kafka Festival returns next month with one-of-a-kind artists who will share their intimate experiences that may be surreal and absurd, yet touch on the humane.
Mozart’s beloved opera shines through international cast
Published on 07/01/2015
» For the year-end festivity, I treated myself to the Opera Siam production of Mozart's “Die Zauberflöte”, “The Magic Flute”, directed by Somtow Sucharitkul, at the Thailand Cultural Center, which took place at three evenings before the new year. The Siam Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Trisdee Na Patalung provided its usual excellent support for the performers: a mix of Thai and International. Support was provided by a number of local organisations, with the BMA sponsoring the last performance, providing free tickets for senior citizens - and not only Thai.
Sinfonietta honours Princess Galyani
Life, Published on 17/08/2020
» Siam Sinfonietta will perform Gustav Mahler's Symphony No.7 – Song Of The Night conducted by Somtow Sucharitkul in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Wednesday at 8pm.
A tale of two cities
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/08/2019
» There is no room for nostalgia in modern Thailand. At least, that's what the prevailing attitude in the capital appears to have been in recent decades, as its rapid development has continued apace. Grand old buildings, temples, villages and other heritage structures have been knocked down to make way for roads, urban rail, high-rises, condominiums and glitzy shopping malls.
Worthy of the enlightened
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/11/2017
» The royal cremation for King Bhumibol Adulyadej last month was a moment of historic importance. Nonetheless, another important task relating to the ceremony is still under way.
Heavenly rides
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/08/2017
» Like a journey through clouds towards heaven, marvellous royal chariots and vehicles will be moving smoothly and gracefully around the Grand Palace and Sanam Luang in a stunning procession for the royal funeral of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 26. Amid great sorrow and mourning, everyone will be mesmerised by the grandeur of the royal ceremonies befitting the great king.