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Revisiting a golden age
Life, John Clewley, Published on 04/06/2025
» Arabic popular music produced several divas in the 20th century, with each blessed with a powerful distinctive voice. Some of them included the "Egyptian Immortal" Oum Kalthoum, who dominated Arabic radio with her expressive voice; "Algerian Rose" Warda; Farouz, "The Star of Lebanon"; and "Syrian Mystic" Asmahan, whose life was tragically cut short at just 32.
Sombat Permpoon Gallery Marks 45th with Major Sale
Published on 15/03/2024
» Sombat Permpoon Gallery, a beacon of Thai art representing the nation's leading, modern, and contemporary artists, is delighted to announce its 45th-anniversary celebration. Founded in 1979, the gallery stands as one of Thailand's most expansive, hosting a vast collection of Thai modern art.
Baker McKenzie Thailand celebrates 45th anniversary
Published on 20/02/2023
» Baker McKenzie Bangkok celebrated its 45th anniversary on Friday, 17 February 2023, at The Athenee Hotel, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok, with a dynamic and informative event that attracted over 300 guests. The event was attended by Mr. Milton Cheng, Global Chair of Baker McKenzie, Khun Thinawat Bukhamana, Managing Partner of the Bangkok office, Khun Peerapan Tungsuwan, Partner and Global Executive Committee Member, and all of the Bangkok Partners.
40th anniversary fall/winter 2021 Michael Kors collection show
Published on 21/04/2021
» NEW YORK, April 20, 2021— Opening night was the theme of Michael Kors’
TEST YOURSELF: Forever young
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/10/2019
» To mark Hello Kitty's 45th anniversary, the Japanese designer talks about her character's cute look
Forever young
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/10/2019
» On Nov 1, Hello Kitty turns 45. But despite her advancement into middle-age, the enormously popular cat/girl character remains as youthful and cute as ever.
Jungle music
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/10/2019
» In 2017, I wrote about the wonderfully infectious dance music of Amazonian Peru, known as "chicha" (also Peruvian cumbia). Chicha is a funky version of cumbia, a style of music that mixes African roots and folkloric traditions found in Colombia and Panama. The collection I reviewed at the time, Roots Of Chicha, is an essential addition to any music collection.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/03/2017
» 1. For those looking to experience world-class classical music, the BBC Symphony Orchestra will be performing two concerts at Prince Mahidol Hall on Mahidol University's Salaya Campus. The concerts, at 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, will be conducted by Edward Dardnre and feature piano soloist Benjamin Grosvenor. Tuesday's programme includes HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's compositions, Gary Carpenter's Dadaville, Benjamin Britten's Piano Concerto and William Walton's Symphony No.1. Wednesday's programme will include HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's compositions, Shostakovich's Festive Overture, Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20 In D Minor, Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, and Elgar's Enigma variations. Tickets start at 1,000 baht. For reservations, call 028496565 ext 6604 or 6609.
Keeping a great in the frame
B Magazine, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 08/11/2015
» Phitsanulok province is an unlikely place to pay tribute to legendary Thai actor Mitr Chaibuncha. It is neither his birthplace nor the place where he died while performing his own stunt.
Creator of legendary Tuay Toon magazine dies
Online Reporters, Published on 04/10/2015
» Vatin Pinchaleo, the creator of one of Thailand's oldest and best-loved magazines, ‘Tuay Toon’, died on Sunday. He was 85.