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Time to address today's learning crisis
Oped, Published on 04/10/2024
» Every May, an alert on my phone nudges me to purchase carnations for my former political science teachers, Prof Lee and Prof Kim. Three decades after I last sat in their classrooms, I wonder if they would still recognise the name written on the tag. But sending my flowers on South Korea's National Teachers Day is the least I can do to thank them for paving the way for my career as a diplomat.
Get free entry to Phu Phra Bat Historical Park
Life, Published on 01/08/2024
» After being added to the list of Unesco World Heritage Sites last week, Phu Phra Bat Historical Park is offering visitors a free admission until Aug 12. Located in the northeastern town of Udon Thani, the fifth cultural World Heritage Site in Thailand is a testament to the Sima stone tradition of the Dvaravati period.
World's in a spin
Life, John Clewley, Published on 23/04/2024
» Record Store Day has been part of the music scene for 20 years now, held twice a year in April and "Black Friday" in November. The day-long event is held to celebrate independent record stores around the globe, bringing together musicians, producers, media, DJs and retailers to enjoy new and reissued vinyl gems.
Muay Thai boxers to mark World Wai Kru event
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 14/03/2024
» Visitors to Ayutthaya Historical Park this Saturday and Sunday will have a chance to witness the World Wai Kru Muay Thai Ceremony 2024, with Wat Mahathat and Wat Langkha Khao serving as the major ritual grounds.
19th WMF World Muaythai Championship 2024 in Bangkok
Published on 11/03/2024
» The World Muaythai Federation (W.M.F.) is set to host the 19th edition of the "W.M.F. World Muaythai Championship 2024," featuring professional fighters from over 40 countries vying for the championship belt. This highlight event, enriched by demonstrations from revered Muay Thai masters, is scheduled from March 12-20, 2024, at the Bazaar Hotel, Bangkok.
Chatri's Muay Thai work gets recognition
Sports, Published on 10/02/2023
» Thousands of fans flocked to Hua Hin to demonstrate their love for Thailand's greatest pastime on Feb 6, which has now been declared "Muay Thai Day" by the Ministry of Culture.
Soldiers aim for Muay Thai world record
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 06/02/2023
» About 3,600 soldiers will perform a traditional Muay Thai "wai kru", setting a new world record for a mass performance of the pre-fight dance of respect for a boxer's coach, in Prachuap Khiri Khan on Monday evening.
No need for blows in martial arts row
News, Published on 19/12/2022
» Khmer traditional martial arts, or "Kun Lbokator", was among this year's 22 new inscriptions to Unesco's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (ICH), as announced at the 17th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage, which was convened from Nov 28 to Dec 3 2022, in Rabat, Morocco.
Muay Thai festival to take place in Hua Hin
Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/12/2022
» The Royal Thai Army, together with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and WBC MuayThai, will host the first-ever Amazing MuayThai Festival in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, from Feb 4 to 6 next year, army chief Narongpan Jitkaewthae said on Wednesday.
Preserving heritage
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/11/2022
» Field recordings of ancient, traditional music in the Southeast Asia feature in this column. Northern Khmer Spirit Music in Thailand – Kantrum Dongman (Animist Records, 2022) covers the traditional music of "Northern Khmer" people in provinces like Surin, Buri Ram and Si Sa Ket that straddle the Thai-Cambodian border in Thailand's lower Northeast, while Exploring Gong Culture Of Southeast Asia: Massif And Archipelago (Sub Rosa, 2022) covers traditional gong music from 50 different ethnic groups in the Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi, Vietnam's highlands and northeast Cambodia.