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Audacious, vivacious talent
Life, Published on 30/08/2025
» Back in 2021, a group of intrepid Bangkok music students decided to create their own opera company, undeterred by the fact that this is the most difficult art form to produce.
Glamour and gripes in Venice ahead of Bezos wedding
AFP, Published on 24/06/2025
» VENICE - Celebrities in superyachts are sailing into Venice this week for the three-day wedding party of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, despite irate locals who say the Unesco-listed city is no billionaires’ playground.
A blunt slasher
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/05/2025
» It has been four years since Netflix released the Fear Street trilogy -- three interconnected slasher films that mixed 80s nostalgia, supernatural lore and time-hopping ambition. The movies came out during a period when anything evoking retro aesthetics, especially the 1980s, like Stranger Things, practically guaranteed success. Though far from perfect, the original Fear Street trilogy had its own pulpy charm, especially in the way it linked three different time periods together into one cohesive and mysterious narrative.
Afro-Brazilian carnival celebrates cultural kinship in Lagos
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» LAGOS - Thousands of young and old descendants of formerly enslaved people donned elaborate costumes Sunday to bring the rhythm, vibrancy and colours of Brazil's Rio Carnival to the streets of Lagos in Nigeria.
Holiday bonanza begins in Bangkok
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/04/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025, inviting Thai and international tourists to celebrate the Thai New Year in a five-day event running until April 15 along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Sanam Luang.
Songkran escapes to beat the April heat
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/04/2025
» Whether you’re choosing to spend the Thai New Year in Thailand or abroad, Guru By Bangkok Post’s got you covered.
King Narai Festival Brings History to Life in Lopburi
Published on 13/02/2025
» The annual King Narai Reign Festival returns for its 37th edition, transforming King Narai’s Palace and nearby historical sites into a vibrant showcase of Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. Running from 14-23 February, this 10-day, 10-night event invites visitors to step back in time and experience the grandeur of King Narai’s era.
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with ONESIAM
Published on 21/01/2025
» To usher in a prosperous new year, ONESIAM is launching a world-class Chinese New Year mega-celebration, uniting the strengths of six global destinations in the heart of Bangkok – Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery, ICONSIAM, the iconic landmark along the Chao Phraya River, ICS, and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, Thailand’s only world-class luxury outlet mall – as well as the ONESIAM SuperApp. Themed “A Prosperous Chinese New Year 2025,” the grand celebration will run from now to February 2 and will feature not only various luck-boosting and auspicious events and activities but also a full array of experiences, from spiritual to shopping and leisure.
The best shows of 2024
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/12/2024
» After a tumultuous 2023 marked by budget cuts and prolonged labour strikes, Hollywood made an emphatic comeback in 2024 with a plethora of highly anticipated television releases. From riveting originals and compelling adaptations to nostalgic revivals and groundbreaking spin-offs, the streaming landscape has been nothing short of extraordinary. This year, audiences were spoiled for choice as streaming giants like HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and others unleashed a staggering volume of fresh content, ensuring there was something for everyone to enjoy.
Ayutthaya after dark
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 28/11/2024
» When the sky is bathed in the glow of twilight, illumination displays will spotlight five historical sites to bring the ancient capital of Ayutthaya back to life as part of Ayutthaya Sundown 2024, which runs until Feb 16. This schedule gives visitors ample free time for weekend sightseeing excursions between 6pm and 9pm.