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Farewell to a maestro
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024
» The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).
Finding beauty in the everyday
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/07/2023
» The 12th White Elephant Art Award focuses on realistic and figurative art which refers to art that depicts everyday objects, figures or subjects in a realistic or true-to-life way. After The White Elephant Art Award announced a theme of "Cherish The World", two artists -- Jarun Pan-onta and Surapun Kwansaensuk -- drew inspiration from nature to create paintings. As a result, Jarun won the White Elephant Prize while Surapun won a special prize called the Khunying Wanna Sirivadhanabhakdi Award, created for the first time.
Remember the Raja
Life, John Clewley, Published on 26/10/2021
» Pornsak Songsaeng, the 'Raja of Molam' from Isan, died of a heart attack in Nong Bua Lam Phu province on Oct 17. He was 60 years old. Pornsak was one of the most famous Isan music stars, and his funeral was attended by many of his fans as well as many of the big names in the entertainment industry.
Nurturing kids at their most impressionistic stage
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/03/2018
» Eat, play and love -- they're the three most significant elements in the development of a child during those first six years. So to raise public awareness regarding the importance of this, and to send the message to parents, Unicef along with Central Group recently launched a campaign entitled #EatPlayLove to promote children's brain development.
RS sees Channel 8 rising to challenge with premium content
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 01/11/2017
» SET-listed RS Plc is hopeful of thriving in the crowded digital TV industry next year because of its new content line-up during the prime time period, and aims to raise its advertising rate by 40% .
Mastering the culinary arts
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 16/06/2017
» Chopping chillies, frying fish, simmering steak: all of this on television. The proliferation of cooking shows on Thai TV has left people mouthwatering and wondering if the art of cooking, always renowned in this country, will be taken to another level.
Racy temple dancers surrender
Sunthon Pongpao, Published on 08/08/2015
» Two women who starred in a video of a racy dance staged inside Wat Chaiwatthanaram in Ayutthaya reported to police on Saturday to face charges of violating ancient monuments legislation.
Grenade explosion at Isan temple festival
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/02/2013
» M67 grenade leaves metre deep hole in ground, kills 4, injures 50. Police tried to grab the grenade but it bounced & exploded.