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Remembering the King of Zydeco
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/07/2025
» Music fans celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, late last month. Chenier (June 25, 1925 -- December 12, 1987) was a pioneering musician from Opelousas, Southwest Louisiana who helped create zydeco music, a genre sung in French creole (his first language) that came out of the Creole traditions of the region, spliced with blues, R&B and Cajun music.
Iran and Thailand: 400 years of historical ties
Oped, Published on 11/02/2025
» For over four centuries, Iran and Thailand have always had a very friendly relationship.
Beastly diversions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 19/10/2024
» Re: "Thailand's most unlikely A-list celebrity", (PostScript, Sept 22) & "Hippo rescue", (PostBag, Oct 17).
Park honouring late king promises to be breath of fresh air
News, Published on 23/07/2024
» Thais are looking forward to the completion of a public park in remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is expected to become a major new landmark in Bangkok.
Royal beneficence in Nong Ung
News, Published on 16/07/2024
» Twenty-four years ago, thousands of local villagers living in the seasonally flooded lower part of tambon Kho Nua in Muang district of Yasothon province learned that their lives would change for the better after His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, then the Crown Prince, visited them in the year 2000.
Youth of Buriram Honour King with Musical
Published on 15/07/2024
» There are only a few weeks left until the grand event of the year in Buriram province, the celebration in honour of Commemorating the Sixth-Cycle (72nd) Birthday Anniversary Of His Majesty King. Another major highlight of the event is the musical performance titled "The Breath of the Land." All parties involved, especially the students from Buriram Province, have dedicated themselves and practised hard for more than two months to express their gratitude for His Majesty's great kindness and demonstrate their loyalty.
Monarch contributions
News, Published on 15/07/2024
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has long been aware of the importance of agriculture -- the heart of the national economy -- since he was the Crown Prince.
Promoting service through practical actions
News, Published on 10/07/2024
» The Khok Nong Na Model ("Mound, Marsh, and Rice Field") is an agricultural model invented by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, which adapts sustainable economic principles for the people's happiness.
Sanam Luang to be converted into entertainment venue
Life, Published on 04/07/2024
» From July 11-15, Sanam Luang will be converted into an entertainment venue for the "Celebrations On the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary 28th July 2024".
A centennial celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 28/05/2024
» Backed by generous support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra added to its impressive 2024 season of concerts at the Thailand Cultural Centre on May 10, with the regular RBSO bolstered by extra guest musicians from the Bangkok Metropolitan Orchestra and Mahidol College of Music for a programme of Ottorino Respighi's Pines Of Rome.