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Tribute to Kru Thep
Life, Published on 21/08/2024
» As Thailand commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Chaophraya Thammasakmontri, affectionately known as Kru Thep, one of the nation's most revered educators and cultural figures, the stage is set for a contemporary tribute like no other.
Sodsai Theatre hosts production by Chiang Mai-based company Glom
Life, Published on 11/06/2024
» IBM 1401, a groundbreaking contemporary dance theatre piece, will be staged at Sodsai Theatre, Chulalongkorn University, every Friday and Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday at 2pm and 6pm, from July 5-21.
A special khon concert for a good cause
Life, Published on 10/05/2023
» Following their performance in Paris, the Pichet Klunchun Dance Company will perform a special khon Thai classical masked dance with a contemporary touch for the people of Bangkok at the Sodsai Pantoomkomol Centre for Dramatic Arts on June 17.
Power of giving, compassion, hope
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 27/12/2021
» For this season of gifting, Life brings together 10 great ideas where every purchase can also help those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
Inspiring youth to get creative
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/08/2021
» Even though Thailand has a good reputation for arts and crafts, its basketry industry has an image of unstylish designs. To encourage the young generation to become interested in arts and crafts, the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (Sacit) and JSL Global Media teamed up to launch a reality competition show titled Sacict War Craft on Amarin TV starting Aug 7. In the show, five teams of young designers compete to create weaving product designs. Vachara Vaewuthinand, who is on the board of directors and a production consultant at JSL Global Media, said creating Sacict War Craft was a challenge.
A legacy of traditional Thai cuisine
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/12/2019
» It is not often that I would consider dining at hotel restaurants, merely because most cater to tourists. Hua Chang Heritage Hotel is a boutique hotel near BTS Siam, BTS Ratchathewi and BTS National Stadium, and its restaurant Miss Siam has recently been relaunched as Miss Siam Legend.
Contemporary mission
Life, Published on 10/04/2018
» A few months prior to its 10th anniversary, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) made a major announcement: a new director. As of March 1, Pawit Mahasarinand has taken the helm of the city's main art venue and the largest public-funded art centre in the country, a surprising choice to many, though an entirely welcoming one.
Ballet stages Peter Pan and King Rama IX composition
Life, Published on 05/03/2018
» The ATOD Children and Youth Development Association presents "Manorah Fantasy & Peter Pan 2018", which will be staged at Kad Theatre of Kad Suan Kaew shopping complex in Chiang Mai, on March 18 at noon and 3.30pm.
Thai traditions celebrated in temple fair
Life, Published on 10/01/2018
» To mark its 190th anniversary, Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan, aka Wat Prayoon, on the Thon Buri side of Bangkok, is holding a temple fair in its courtyard from Friday until Sunday.
Worthy of the enlightened
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/11/2017
» The royal cremation for King Bhumibol Adulyadej last month was a moment of historic importance. Nonetheless, another important task relating to the ceremony is still under way.