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Sonata of soft power
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.
Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.
Ed Sheeran's 'Play' takes on playful and bold style in his new era
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» Ed Sheeran returns with his eighth studio album, "Play (2025)", marking the first release in a planned five-album series. The album incorporates cross-cultural influences, experimental sounds, and personal reflections, representing a shift from his recent introspective work.
Actor Yu Menglong dies after falling from building
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» BEIJING – Chinese actor Yu Menglong, also known as Alan Yu, has died at the age of 37 after falling from a residential building in Chaoyang district, Beijing, his personal studio confirmed in an official statement.
Warm and witty whodunnit
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/09/2025
» Fans of whodunnit murder mystery will be delighted to hear that Netflix has finally given us an adaptation of Richard Osman's best-selling novel The Thursday Murder Club, reimagined in the form of a movie. This adaptation is a fun, cosy and poignant little puzzle -- an engaging mix of heart, sorrow, humour and late-life epiphanies.
New movies out this week: Sept 11-17
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/09/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Artist rewinds youth through childhood stories
Life, Published on 11/09/2025
» Art lovers are invited to witness works created from imagination and lived experience during "Grow & Glow", which is running at RCB Galleria 5, 3rd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until Sept 28.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Sept 10-16
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/09/2025
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Snoopy exhibition celebrates 75 years of Peanuts
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 — Beloved by generations worldwide, Snoopy and his Peanuts friends have arrived in Bangkok for a grand anniversary celebration. River City Bangkok, in association with ChaTraMue, has unveiled the exclusive exhibition “How Do You Do, Snoopy? 75 Years: A Journey of Friendship Through Art”—a tribute to 75 years of Peanuts™. Spanning four immersive zones—Art, Culture, Fashion and Entertainment—the exhibition reimagines the iconic beagle through new perspectives from renowned Thai and international artists. Highlights include collaborations with 39 leading fashion houses, a showcase of 149 treasured Thai fan collectibles, and more than 50 original works from classic Peanuts comics and animations.
'It was bananas': Colin Farrell shoots new movie in Macau casinos
AFP, Published on 10/09/2025
» TORONTO — Colin Farrell plunges into an intoxicating fever dream among the high-stakes baccarat tables of Macau casinos with "Ballad of a Small Player," a rare major Western film shot on location in Asia's gambling capital.