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Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
Thai and Omani bridge builders
Oped, Published on 08/10/2025
» On the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Sultanate of Oman, last week, the Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman convened a workshop that transcended mere commemoration. It became a working session on how two middle-power nations, distant in geography but close in outlook, can turn shared principles -- dialogue, moderation, and trust -- into practical pathways for peace and stability.
Phuket Hosts First-Ever Lord Ganesh Festival
Published on 28/08/2025
» Phuket, Thailand, August 28, 2025 – Phuket’s historic Old Town was transformed into a sea of music, devotion, and celebration as more than 10,000 people joined the island’s first-ever Ganesh Chaturthi Festival procession. For one unforgettable evening, the streets pulsed with colour, chants, and festive joy, marking the arrival of a cultural tradition never before seen in Phuket.
Concert marks 60 years of friendship
Life, Published on 21/08/2025
» Opera Asia presents "Harmony Across Borders", a gala concert celebrating 60 years of Singaporean-Thai diplomatic relations, at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Saturday at 7pm.
Mekong River scenic road project now 16% complete
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/08/2025
» The Naga Withi project, a new scenic road along the Mekong River in the Northeast, is 16% complete ahead of its slated completion in 2027, said the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).
A fresh era in French gastronomy
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/08/2025
» It is not really news that the only female chef in the world with the most Michelin-starred restaurants, a total of 10, will be joining Bangkok's culinary scene at Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental.
Bangkok and Shanghai Renew MoU for Urban Progress
Published on 11/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) and the Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress have renewed their memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further strengthen cooperation on human and urban development.
Sa Kaeo border to reopen briefly for stranded people, trucks
News, Online Reporters, Published on 24/06/2025
» SA KAEO - The border with Cambodia will be reopened for a while in Sa Kaeo on Tuesday evening to allow stranded Thais and Cambodians to return home, including trucks without a cargo.
Building the future
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 23/06/2025
» 'Usually, when it comes to the topic of peace in the southernmost provinces, most people think of violence and bombs," said Hazwan, 21, as we sat together at the PEACEtival, which was a festival of peace told through art, fashion design, music, creative writing and dialogue by local youth. The event was held at the end of April at Yala Rajabhat University in Yala province.
When ambition shines
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/06/2025
» By now, it's hard to find anyone who hasn't heard about the runaway success of GDH's latest Netflix miniseries Mad Unicorn. But if you happen to be one of the few who hasn't started watching it, here's a word of warning: make sure you clear your schedule before hitting play. Because once you begin, I guarantee you'll be pulled into its orbit -- binging episode after episode until day and night blur into one.