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A titanic evening of Mehler
Life, Stan Gayuski, Published on 18/10/2025
» Earlier in October, Somtow Sucharitkul informed this reviewer that he was about to conduct Gustav Mahler's Titan with the Siam Sinfonietta.
Italian opera star in town to train young talent
Life, Published on 16/10/2025
» Fabio Armiliato, one of the most important tenors on the international opera scene, is in town to train young Asian opera singers in Bangkok before delivering a final concert, at 140 Wireless Building, Witthayu Road, on Sunday at 2.30pm.
An intimate secret plays out in Jomtien
Life, Published on 11/10/2025
» At the end of a quiet Jomtien lane sits an unassuming villa that, once a month, becomes Thailand's most intimate concert hall. With a seating capacity of just 50, Ben's Theatre is the inspired creation of Ben Hansen, a Dutch photojournalist turned cultural host who now runs his music venue as a charitable venture.
B.Grimm, Siam Piwat ink extensive pact
Business, Published on 08/10/2025
» B.Grimm and Siam Piwat Group have forged a multi-dimensional strategic partnership to install solar rooftop panels at Siam Paragon, driving a clean-energy future.
B.Grimm, Siam Piwat Partner for Clean Energy Future
Published on 06/10/2025
» A landmark collaboration between B.Grimm and Siam Piwat Group is set to redefine sustainable development in Thailand through a multi-dimensional strategic partnership spanning renewable energy, digital innovation, biodiversity, holistic wellness, and cultural promotion.
Digitisation needed
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/10/2025
» Re: "New DES minister urged to prioritise AI", (Business, Sept 23). My son, who completed a BBA, has just joined an MBA programme at a local university. For this, he had to cancel his existing visa from his college and apply for a fresh one through his new university. He reached the immigration office at 8am and was given token 78 for cancellation and 900 for issuance of a new visa. With each applicant's process taking about 10 minutes, he would easily be spending over 12 hours there. The officials work beyond 4.30pm and until 9pm to issue or reject every visa.
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.
RBSS Student Concert 2025 at Chulalongkorn
Published on 11/09/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Music School (RBSS) is proud to present its Student Concert on Sunday, 14 September 2025 at 2pm at the Chulalongkorn University Art & Culture Centre, with the generous support of B.Grimm. This special event will showcase the achievements of RBSS students in an exciting programme ranging from classical masterpieces to popular favourites: Hit the Road Jack – Percy Mayfield, Finlandia – Jean Sibelius, Redowa de Wallerstein – Charles Dancla, Pirates of the Caribbean Suite – Hans Zimmer and A Town with an Ocean View – Joe Hisaishi.
A magician from the trenches of war
Roger Crutchley, Published on 07/09/2025
» Last month PostScript mentioned the strange phenomenon of how the 1950s British ventriloquist Peter Brough and his schoolboy dummy Archie Andrews had a successful radio show called Educating Archie. Although Brough's ventriloquist skills was a visual art and seemed wasted on radio it didn't appear to bother listeners.
Police step up probe into HIV temple scandal
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/09/2025
» Police are expediting their investigation into the scandal involving former abbot Phra Alongkot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu in Lop Buri, aiming to finish before a meeting of the new Centre for the Protection and Promotion of Buddhism on Monday.