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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.
Wonderfruit marks 10 years with culture and sound
Published on 18/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 18, 2025 — Wonderfruit, Thailand’s annual celebration of culture, art, music and nature, returns for its 10th edition from 11–15 December 2025 at The Fields, Siam Country Club. This milestone year brings together international and regional artists, Thai Molam legends, chefs’ table experiences, rituals, workshops and talks, set across highly conceptualised venues designed with circularity and sustainability at their core.
Molam master passes
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/07/2025
» World Beat journeyed to Roi Et province last week to attend the funeral of Assoc Prof Jarernchai Chonpairot, who passed away on the July 5 aged 83.
Boosting the Northeast
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2025
» To further develop the creative economy in the Northeast, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen province and Alliances teamed up to create the Isan Creative Festival under the theme "Isan Soul Proud". The festival is presented through three industries -- entertainment and content; handicrafts, arts and design; and food.
Free music festival to transform downtown Bangkok
Life, Published on 10/06/2025
» Downtown Bangkok will be transformed into a vibrant celebration of sound, creativity and diversity during Bangkok World Music Day '25, which will take place at Alliance Francaise and One Bangkok, on Saturday, starting at 2pm.
Curating the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/05/2025
» Located in Nakhon Pathom, the Thai Film Archive is a government agency which preserves national cultural heritage and promotes films and videos. To attract new audiences, the organisation is currently holding the exhibition "Archival Time On Our Retina", which is an expedition through archives that reveal a kaleidoscope of perspectives within society, culture and political fluctuation.
Moving beyond tradition
Life, Published on 27/05/2025
» In the same way that dance is irrepressible motion, Jitti Chompee, an acclaimed Thai choreographer with a career spanning over 15 years and director of Unfolding Kafka Festival -- Thailand's only international contemporary dance platform -- is always planning his next move.
The jazzman of Bangkok
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Bamboo Bar at the famous Oriental Hotel was set up in 1953 during a period when the hotel had several owners, including pioneering photographer and social activist Germaine Krull, and the art collector and silk king Jim Thompson. It quickly became one of the Bangkok's top nightclubs, known for its live jazz sessions.
Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 11/04/2025
» Bangkok might be rather empty as most people prefer to go upcountry during Songkran. However, the city will not be lonely this long holiday as many shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions have prepared a string of grand celebrations and fun activities to make Songkran in the city as fun as ever. Here are some recommended events for revellers to check out.
Thai Hansa Maha Songkran brings joy and tradition to Bangkok
Published on 10/04/2025
» The Mall Group is joining the Thailand Summer Festivals initiative by hosting dynamic Songkran celebrations across its flagship properties—EMPORIUM, EMQUARTIER, EMSPHERE, and The Mall Lifestore branches—supporting both the local economy and Thai tourism during the festive period.