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Kafka and the khaen
Life, Published on 30/10/2024
» Ten years ago, Jitti Chompee, founder of 18 Monkeys Dance Theater, brought into being the first Unfolding Kafka Festival, a world-class performing arts platform. Now, he is composing its spectacular end -- a celebration of the centennial anniversary of Franz Kafka's death and the festival's own 10-year anniversary.
A master of Irish music
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/10/2024
» The late Prof Mick Moloney, a well-known Bangkok resident who passed away in 2022, left behind a huge musical and academic legacy. He was recognised as a master of Irish music and one of the foremost experts on Irish-American music.
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.
What's happening in Thailand's music landscape this week
B Magazine, Published on 16/02/2020
» Wanyai x Monik (Feb 19)
Northeastern grooves by way of Amsterdam
Life, John Clewley, Published on 24/09/2019
» Apichat Pakwan, a fusion or hybrid music collective from Isan and the Netherlands, will release their first album, Esantronics, at the end of October. The band released an EP in 2017 but this will be their full-length debut and fans of Isan and electronic music will be delighted.
Infectious grooves, taste sensations and shadow puppets
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/01/2019
» World Beat was in the field in Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima, this past weekend for the annual Jim Thompson Farm party, bringing to a close the six-week farm tour which is open to the public.
Test Yourself: Crossing the divide
Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 23/04/2017
» Test Yourself is where you can improve your reading skills whether for tests like University Entrance Exams or IELTS and TOEFL, or even just for fun. This week's story is about Treechada Malayaporn (Poyd), one of Thailand’s most popular transgender stars.
Crossing boundaries
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/04/2017
» On a recent afternoon, Muse dropped by a private residence on Sukhumvit 31 where we met Thai transgender actress Treechada "Poyd" Malayaporn.
Bangkok's lyrical power
Guru, Catherine Faulder, Published on 24/02/2017
» Electronic dance music is great and all, but sometimes we feel somewhat disconnected when we listen to it. After all, a lot of the time, words -- our primary mode of expression as humans -- are missing. Music is music -- one of the greatest gifts of humankind and a whole language in itself -- but where would it be without the words?
Pilot strike grounds Nok Air flights
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2016
» Budget airline Nok Air cancelled eight local flights on Sunday evening after pilots went on strike, leaving some 1,000 passengers stranded at Don Mueang airport.