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Farewell to a maestro
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024
» The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).
Dispelling myths about head position
Sports, Brett Brasier, Published on 10/04/2024
» Stay behind the ball is an old saying golfers hear often but show me a player who doesn't move their head during a swing. As all the top players move their heads slightly backwards before and during impact -- never forward.
Getting soft power right
Life, Published on 08/01/2024
» After three months in office, the Srettha Thavisin government has raved on about populist policies in the guise of digital wallets and soft power projects that will create income to boost our declining economy. With optimism, we learned that Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai party leader and head of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee (NSPSC), has drafted a budget of 5.1 billion baht to boost festivals and creative industries. It is welcoming news to hear this government is priortising art, music, literature, design, fashion, film, food, games, sports and festivals as essential sources for the creative economy. Where this enormous chunk of budget will come from, like digital wallets, remains to be seen.
A question of faith in modern society
Life, Published on 08/04/2024
» After just one week of streaming, Thai series The Believers has jumped to the No.1 spot in the country thanks to its poignant exploration of societal issues which have captivated social media and left insightful talking points for viewers to ponder.
SET looking for catalysts to restore momentum
Business, Published on 06/04/2024
» The SET index found support at 1,350 in the first week of March and later bounced back. The 1,350 level has acted as a critical support through the entire quarter as the market struggles to sustain momentum. Among the key factors influencing the market:
Rediscover extinct animals through opera
Life, Published on 09/01/2024
» Little fans of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra will be delighted with a new opera and puppet performances during "The Story Of The Long-Gone Animals" concert, at Prince Mahidol Hall of Mahidol University, Salaya campus, on Saturday, at 4pm.
Art takes to the skies at Iconsiam
Life, Published on 04/04/2024
» The sky above the picturesque Chao Phraya River has become a vast gallery for "Iconsiam Thailand's Kite Festival 2024", which also sees River Park at Iconsiam transformed into a massive kite-flying area until April 8.
Musical exchanges
Life, Published on 02/04/2024
» A completely packed Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) was witness to a truly awe-inspiring concert on March 22, as a top visiting orchestra, the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra (TSO), took to the stage to officially mark the opening of its brand new, brave initiative called "Asia Project".
Smarter than you think
Postbag, Published on 31/03/2024
» Re: "The power behind the PM", (AboutPolitics, March 23).
Annual match debuts digital card stunt
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 01/04/2024
» Yesterday's CU–TU Unity Football Match 2024 used digital light-emitting diode display technology for a card stunt for the first time, promoting sustainability while tapping into social media for marketing.