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Molam, the heartbeat of Isan migrants
Published on 04/04/2026
» Molam, a centuries-old musical tradition from northeastern Thailand (Isan) and the surrounding region, is finding firmer footing in Bangkok, where people who call Isan home make up the city’s largest migrant community.
No surrender
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/04/2026
» It's unclear whether it's a coincidence or not, but the new action thriller They Will Kill You premiered in theatres around the same time as Ready Or Not 2. The overlap is hard to ignore, because both films feel almost identical in many respects, from their trailers to the tone and presentation they ultimately deliver.
Fever pitch
Life, Published on 28/03/2026
» Film buffs around the world were recently glued to the live Oscars celebration and as always, there was a comedian as host, and jokes flew thick and fast.
BMS Choir pays tribute to Georges Bizet
Life, Published on 25/03/2026
» Bangkok Music Society presents its first full-choir concert of 2026, a musical journey with Georges Bizet, at Oriental Residence Bangkok, Witthayu Road, on Sunday at 3pm and 5pm.
The lone knight
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2026
» For over a decade, the world of Westeros has been defined by epic power struggles, ruthless politics and spectacular battles. From the sprawling narrative of Game Of Thrones to the fiery dynastic conflict of House Of The Dragon, George R. R. Martin’s fantasy universe has rarely been small in scale. The latest HBO Max series A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms, however, takes a different path.
Love in time of censorship
Life, Published on 21/03/2026
» Women negotiate with China's repression of queer romance through consumption of Thai boys' love (BL), according to research by Xiaoping Wu.
Spirit of Siam
Life, Published on 14/03/2026
» In Thailand, family is sacred and mothers above all are revered. Perhaps this is why the tale of Mae Naak -- the young mother who dies giving birth -- has resonated so deeply within the national psyche for well over a century.
Too long, too limp
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/02/2026
» Years after the Fifty Shades trilogy dominated pop culture, erotic thrillers have become a rarer breed. The genre hasn't disappeared entirely -- last year's breakout hit The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney, proved there's still an appetite for stories that blend sex, suspense and psychological danger -- but they don't arrive as frequently as they once did.
S.Korea's Park Chan-wook to head Cannes festival jury
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» PARIS — South Korean filmmaker Park Chan‑wook, the first from his country to head the Cannes film festival jury, will preside over the 79th edition in May, organisers announced Thursday.
Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.