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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).
Flower fest in the North
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/12/2016
» Until Jan 31, the "Chiang Rai Flower Festival And Music In The Park" takes place at Mae Fah Luang Art and Cultural Park. The event is held by Chiang Rai provincial authorities and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s Chiang Rai Office.
Leading by example
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 07/11/2016
» The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has been offering His Majesty the King's scholarships since 1970, with more than 600 students benefiting from them. Twenty-two nationalities from predominantly Asian countries have been awarded this prestigious scholarship to pursue a master's degree.