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A centennial celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 28/05/2024
» Backed by generous support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra added to its impressive 2024 season of concerts at the Thailand Cultural Centre on May 10, with the regular RBSO bolstered by extra guest musicians from the Bangkok Metropolitan Orchestra and Mahidol College of Music for a programme of Ottorino Respighi's Pines Of Rome.
RBSO to host tribute show for HM the King
Life, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) will perform a royal tribute concert featuring a guest soloist on oboe, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on May 10 at 7.30pm.
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).
Sala Sudasiri Sobha presents a Thai-Polish fusion
Life, Published on 04/03/2024
» Sala Sudasiri Sobha is hosting an intercultural concert where accordion arrangements breathe new life into Thai and Polish musical traditions, on Sunday at 4pm.
Sala Sudasiri Sobha pays tribute to Nat Yontararak
Life, Published on 07/12/2023
» A preview of the 2024 celebration of Nat Yontararak's 50 years of contribution for Thailand's classical music industry will be presented during "50 Years Of Legacy" at Sala Sudasiri Sobha concert hall on Dec 13 at 7.30pm.
Capturing family bonds
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/10/2023
» The special bond between artists and their loved ones can inspire them to create captivating works. Two artists -- Thepporn Prikphet and Jakkrit Srisongkram -- won prizes for portraits of their family members in the Italthai Portrait Prize 2023, Thailand's national portraiture competition hosted by River City Bangkok.
RBSO to play melodies fit for 2 kings
Life, Published on 20/07/2023
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra is holding a special royal concert with an all-British programme in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Saturday, at 7.30pm.
Fair celebrates Queen Mother's 90th birthday, Thai crafts
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/08/2022
» Interested members of the public are invited to witness the legacy of Thai craftsmanship during "Miracle of the Arts of the Kingdom" which will kick off Friday and run every weekend from 10am to 7pm until Aug 28, at the Arts of the Kingdom Museum in Bang Pa-in, Ayutthaya.
A Summer to Remember
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 06/08/2021
» After a year hiatus, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games finally kicked off and will conclude on Sunday. More than 10,000 athletes from 206 countries marched joyously in front of thousands of empty seats (due to Covid-19 restrictions), while millions of sports fans cheered from home. This year's motto is "United By Emotion", expressing the power of sport to connect people from diverse backgrounds from all over the globe. Guru has created a timeline of all the memorable moments till the time of going to print, as well as interesting facts about the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, for your reading pleasure.
Iconsiam offers bedazzling display of Thai craftsmanship
Life, Published on 05/04/2021
» High art accessories with intricate designs take centre stage during the "Bejeweled In Thai Style", which is running at Iconcraft on the 4th and 5th floors of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, until April 18.