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Central Embassy marks 10th year with Daniel Arsham's Thailand debut
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/05/2024
» Central Embassy turned 10 with an immersive avant garde art presentation titled "Bangkok 3024" by American artist Daniel Arsham, who also marks his Thailand debut.
Opening the magic box
Life, Published on 27/05/2024
» Hayatee Samuh vividly remembers when her nephew started to cry and ask for toys as they relocated to a nearby emergency shelter after floods hit the Deep South in late December. He repeatedly asked if they could rescue the toys or move back to live in the house.
Thirst traps for the season
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/05/2024
» While the temperature in Thailand soars, there is little risk of dehydration as seasonal thirst-quenching options are introduced to the Bangkok market. Though should you wanna venture out, the best option would be to head to space…. Read on.
Faces of courage
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 20/05/2024
» Si Leeya knew he had fallen prey to leprosy at the age of 15. Overwhelmed by fear of social stigma, he decided to run away from home.
Coppola's Megalopolis leaves Cannes scratching its head
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 20/05/2024
» Every year the Cannes Film Festival has its hottest gig -- a film so breathlessly anticipated and a justification of the festival's raison d'être. This year, that honour belongs to Megalopolis. Or, to be completely faithful according to the plaque flashed up on the screen, Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis: A Fable.
Flying poo saga hits home, naughty monk tries out screenshots
News, Mae Moo, Published on 19/05/2024
» Hermit rescued from decrepit room
New releases for your streaming pleasure: May 15-21
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/05/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Masterpieces of the Magyar
Life, James Keller, Published on 14/05/2024
» Supported by B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) gave a dedicated concert late last month at the Thailand Cultural Centre to mark the 155th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Thailand, Austria and Hungary. Many ambassadors were in attendance for this important historical event in the social calendar, including HE Dr Sándor Sipos of the Embassy of Hungary. The emphasis was, in fact, wholly on the music of the Magyar people, featuring top-drawer Hungarian violinist Vilmos Oláh and compatriot conductor Andrea Daru from Budapest. That culture certainly boasts earthy music of the most profound emotional depth, and indeed, the programming for this concert was an absolute delight for the aural senses, opening with the glorious Les Préludes by Franz Liszt.
Smoggy Bangkok gets a badly needed breath of fresh air
Published on 12/05/2024
» For more than half a century, Thailand’s state-owned tobacco monopoly mass-produced cigarettes at a sprawling industrial estate in Bangkok. A steady stream of heavy trucks brought raw tobacco into the heart of the city and hauled millions of cigarettes away.
What is a song?
New York Times, Published on 03/05/2024
» NEW YORK - For most music fans, a song is a simple thing to define: It is the melodies, the lyrics, the grooves that come out of your speakers.