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Sad, melancholic rhythms
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 31/10/2016
» Since Oct 14, one day after the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the sounds of conch shells, bugles, pipes and drum beats, followed by the melancholic tones of classical music, have been heard from the Grand Palace six times a day. Each session lasts about 15 minutes and often makes many mourners nationwide burst into tears. This royal tradition is called prakhom yumyam.
'I'm not afraid to return to Bataclan', says Marianne Faithfull
AFP, Published on 11/10/2016
» PARIS - Marianne Faithfull knows why some musicians are reluctant to return to play at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris, where jihadist gunmen massacred 90 people last year.
Siam through the looking glass
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 09/09/2016
» Many pictures of Siam are currently owned and kept by foreigners abroad and have never been shown in Thailand, until now. A total of 150 rare photographs, developed from foreign collectors and institutes' original photo prints and collodion, record the development of Siam and are on view at "Unseen Siam -- Early Photography 1860-1910" at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC). Hosted by the centre and River Books, the show runs until Nov 7.
Mon tradition in Kanchanaburi
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 08/09/2016
» From Sept 15-17, the "Floating Boats To Drive Away Bad Luck" tradition of the Thai-Mon people will be held in front of the life-size replica of Bodh Gaya, one of four of the world's most important and sacred Buddhist sites, in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi province.
2016 Games highlight diversity in Brazilian music
Life, John Clewley, Published on 09/08/2016
» The Olympics opened last Friday with fanfare and lots of fireworks in Rio de Janeiro. The opening ceremony featured a vague environmental message, a nod to Brazil's biodiversity, lots of dancing and a rendition of perhaps the most famous Brazilian popular song of all time, The Girl From Ipanema, performed by the grandson of its composer, Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Power & beauty
Life, Richard Leu, Published on 08/08/2016
» Replacing a modern-day Aston Martin is probably a never easy thing to do, especially when it comes to models like the DB9 whose timeless beauty have helped defined other Astons, as well.
Caught up in a tourist trap
Spectrum, Paritta Wangkiat, Published on 24/07/2016
» 'You catch anything?" I ask fisherman Bueak while sitting in the back of his boat.
A model activist
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 12/07/2016
» Not just a pretty face, Khemupsorn "Cherry" Sirisukha is an environmental activist involved in Mae Fah Luang Foundation's reforestation programme in Nan province.
Legacy of early man
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/06/2016
» Visiting museums in Thailand is no longer dull since several museums have been renovated and well-presented. Since its big improvement late last year, the 128-year-old National Museum Bangkok regularly comes up with rotating exhibitions. The latest is the ongoing "Early Man Of Our Land" exhibition, which will be held until Aug 21 at Issaravinitchai Throne Hall.