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Kalaya Phongsathorn hits all the high notes
Life, Published on 16/09/2019
» Japanese conductor Hide Shindori has made a big impact on the classical music scene in Bangkok in his half-dozen or so appearances with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in recent seasons. His positive relationship with the entire ensemble of instrumentalists was developed even further at the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month, with a captivating evening of excellent music-making entitled "RBSO Classical Concert No.4".
TPO brings Harry Potter to musical life
Life, Published on 16/09/2019
» The first instalment of the Harry Potter film series will be brought to life with music rendered by the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra during the "Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone In Concert" at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya campus, on Nov 23-24 at 5pm.
RBSO's fourth concert of the season promises thrills
Life, Published on 27/08/2019
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation under the Royal Patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya presents the "RBSO Classical Concert No.4" of the 2019 season in the Small Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Sunday Sept 1 at 8pm.
When the president said 'sock it to me'
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 04/08/2019
» My apologies for unwittingly being the purveyor of fake news in last week's column, mistakenly crediting Goldie Hawn with the "sock it to me" catchphrase from the Laugh-In show. It was actually the English actress Judy Carne who was the regular "sock it to me" girl, although Hawn did also come out with the expression on occasions.
Come to praise Caesar
Life, Published on 23/07/2019
» If you're one of the many who have found themselves hooked on the smooth R&B stylings of Daniel Caesar through ballads such as Get You, We Find Love or Best Part, then you'd better not miss his debut concert in Thailand. The award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter plays Daniel Caesar Live In Bangkok 2019, this Thursday night at Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani.
Beware of the green god
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 25/06/2019
» When Grammy-award singer Pharrell Williams posted on his Instagram a photo of himself with the "green juice" last September, celery juice started to gain momentum. But later as more celebrities including Selma Blair, Jenna Dewan and even Kim Kardashian jumped on the bandwagon, the drink officially became a serious health trend.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens Friday
Business, Published on 31/05/2019
» ANAHEIM, California: Chewbacca climbed into the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon and fireworks flew overhead as Walt Disney Co dedicated its new Star Wars section at California's Disneyland Resort on Wednesday.
A bucket list
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/03/2019
» Terminal illness and dying have never seemed so cute as in Peter Hutchings' latest dramedy, Departures, about the odd friendship between an emotionally stunted hypochondriac and a terminally ill manic British girl.
What's in Marie Kondo's closet?
Life, Published on 04/02/2019
» The unlikely television hit of this new year is Netflix's Tidying Up With Marie Kondo. With each episode, Kondo, a Japanese consultant and author of international best-sellers on how to reduce clutter, applies her signature "KonMari" process to a different Los Angeles home. The system is simple: keep only the things that "spark joy" in you. Everything else can be tossed. Evidence of Kondo's growing influence can be seen at America's thrift stores, many of which are reporting a surge in donations since the Netflix show debuted last month.
Across generations, across Thailand
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/01/2019
» Thai PBS held a fun event to celebrate Teacher's Day "Saraphan Lan Thung" or The Sonic Luk Thung Variety Show at the TV station's main compound last Wednesday. World Beat was there to enjoy the mini-festival.