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A fond farewell to the poster people
Oped, Roger Crutchley, Published on 08/02/2026
» For a couple of months the streets in Bangkok and throughout Thailand have been decorated with posters of political candidates. But now the Big Day has arrived and soon the posters will disappear. In a strange sort of way, I will miss their presence as they were at least something to look at when stuck in the traffic. They generally appeared to be a cheerful lot, beaming at us with big cheesy grins as one would expect in the Land of Smiles.
Grammy Awards 2026 highlights
Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 02/02/2026
» This past Sunday marked one of the biggest nights in music. The Grammy Awards returned for their 68th year, once again taking over the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles for the annual telecast.
Springsteen releases fiery ode to Minneapolis shooting victims
AFP, Published on 29/01/2026
» WASHINGTON - American rock hero Bruce Springsteen dived into the outrage over the Trump administration's immigration crackdown with a fiery song released on Wednesday that pays tribute to two protesters fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis.
A missing item in the rural soundtrack
Roger Crutchley, Published on 18/01/2026
» As usual at this time of the year I have been enjoying life in the Northeastern province of Chaiyaphum for several weeks. However on this visit there was something slightly different which I couldn't immediately put my finger on. It took a few days before realising I was not being woken up by the usual early morning chorus of roosters or chickens of any sort.
Private art museum Dib Bangkok opens in Thailand in honour of late collector
South China Morning Post, Published on 13/01/2026
» With his curly hair and thick-rimmed glasses, the late Thai collector Petch Osathanugrah cut a distinct figure. An industrialist, musician and heir to a popular energy drink company, he amassed a vast collection of more than 1,000 artworks and was in the early stages of building a private museum in Bangkok when he died from a heart attack in 2023.
Siam Paragon marks 20th anniversary with “A Journey of Extraordinary Dreams”
Published on 02/12/2025
» Siam Paragon — a global landmark destination and one of the world’s most admired lifestyle icons — continues to lead in creating extraordinary experiences that exceed expectations. This year marks a major milestone as the iconic destination celebrates its 20th anniversary with “Siam Paragon 20th Anniversary: A Journey of Extraordinary Dreams”, transforming every corner into a vibrant kingdom of joy, with continuous entertainment, special performances and spectacular surprises from Thailand’s top artists. The celebration takes place from 29–30 November 2025.
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
AFP, Published on 13/11/2025
» PARIS - France on Thursday marks a decade since suffering its worst attack, with the only surviving assailant jailed for life and plans for a long-term memorial.
Ramathibodi Foundation and Jaspal Group join for charity collection
Life, Published on 12/11/2025
» Ramathibodi Foundation under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has joined hands with Jaspal Group to create a special charity collection titled "The Power Of Sharing".
Sala Sudasiri Sobha hosts Lanna opera concert
Life, Published on 12/11/2025
» OLive Music presents "Lanna Opera: Voice Of The North", a concert that celebrates identity, friendship and the evolving sound of Thai classical music, at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Sunday at 4pm.
A Mediterranean union
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/11/2025
» In 1993, multi-instrumentalists Fain Sanchez Duenas and Vincent Molino from Spain formed Radio Tarifa with singer/songwriter Benjamin Escoriza and released Rumba Argelina, an album that blended Flamenco, Arab-Andalusian, Arabic, Moorish and Mahgrebi music with that from the Renaissance, Mediterranean and even the Caribbean.