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The beat goes on
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Many traditional performances have lost popularity because they fail to adapt with the times. Molam is an excellent example of an Isan performing art that has incorporated modern features with traditional characteristics and remains popular today.
Thai athletics aim for 17 gold haul at December show
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 16/10/2025
» The Athletics Association of Thailand has taken on the responsibility of contributing 17 gold medals to the Thai tally when the Kingdom hosts the 2025 Southeast Asian Games from Dec 9–20.
International photographers portray Buddha's journey at Siam Society
Life, Published on 16/10/2025
» Five international photographers will show their perspectives on 10 sacred sites associated with the life of Buddha during "In The Footsteps Of Lord Buddha", which will take place at Siam Society, Asok Road, from Oct 21-31.
Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
BACC goes local
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2025
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a well-known as an art centre in Bangkok. This year, it launched the Local Networking Project to provide a platform for artists from other regions besides the capital. The project involves fieldwork in various locations across the country. Artists have the opportunity to explore local legends, folktales, unrecorded histories and contemporary community lifestyles.
The human lens
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/09/2025
» An encounter with a girl beaten by a teacher moved Gauri Gill to write a story for a political weekly. However, her idea was set aside for lacking an angle that would engage urban readers and Gill decided to take a month-long sabbatical from work.
“Marry Me at Marriott” Wedding Fair Returns
Published on 12/09/2025
» “Marry Me at Marriott”, Marriott Bonvoy’s Thai wedding & honeymoon fair, returns to Bangkok this October for two days of immersive activities that will inspire all brides and grooms to exchange their eternal vows in the “Land of Smiles.”
Corruption crusader Chuvit gets 8 months in jail for defamation
News, Published on 29/08/2025
» The Criminal Court has sentenced former politician and former massage parlour tycoon Chuvit Kamolvisit to 12 months in prison for defaming and insulting former police officer Santhana Prayoonrat.
The triality of light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2025
» In today's digital age and AI technology, impossible photographs become more common. However, back in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s when technology was not as advanced, creating artistic photographs was a huge challenge.
Israeli bulldozers uproot hundreds of trees in West Bank village
AFP, Published on 25/08/2025
» AL MUGHAYYIR (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - Israeli bulldozers uprooted hundreds of trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir on Sunday in the presence of the Israeli military, according to AFP journalists who witnessed the scene.