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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).
Life, Published on 16/06/2020
» While browsing the countless number of luk thung music videos on YouTube, Pichpisithaseth "Hai" Chockchai came across a song titled Super Valentine by a band of the same name featuring three artists, Jane, Noon and Bow. He wondered why the all-girl band hadn't been active for many years, despite creating such a fun, catchy song.
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2014
» The arrest of five so-called "men in black" allegedly involved in the killing of soldiers and civilians during political unrest in 2010 could lead to the identification of those responsible for masterminding the violence, a National Legislative Assembly member has predicted.