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Discover a New Harmony at Paradise Park
Published on 09/08/2024
» After announcing an investment of over 1 billion THB for a major renovation to provide a new experience for customers in eastern Bangkok and surrounding areas, Paradise Park, a shopping centre under the MBK Group, has officially celebrated its grand new look. The centre has adopted a new strategy and concept of LIVING in HARMONY, focusing on a mindful life, good eating, well-being, and health. It has partnered with leading health organisations to create a holistic health and wellness landmark. Additionally, new magnets such as leading stores and popular restaurants continue to open, and the centre is packed with interesting activities every month. It is believed that these offerings will bring joy and meet all lifestyle needs.
A cultural landmark
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/06/2023
» To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Corrado Feroci, or Prof Silpa Bhirasri, in the Kingdom of Siam, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) in collaboration with the Bhirasri Institute of Modern Art Foundation and Silpakorn University has organised the exhibition "Art-Thai-Time".
Womad festival returns in style
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/08/2022
» In 1982, the first Womad music festival was held in Shepton Mallet, UK. The organisation, which stands for World Of Music Arts And Dance, was set up in 1980 by English rock star Peter Gabriel (Genesis), Thomas Brooman, Bob Hooton, Mark Kidel, Stephen Pritchard, Martin Elbourne and Jonathan Arthur.
Sounds like Thainess
Life, John Clewley, Published on 29/09/2020
» I went to my first concerts in six months last week. The Department of Cultural Promotion held a week-long series of shows from Sept 15-20 as part of a festival that featured national artists from the Kingdom's four regions.
Suphanburi Soul
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/04/2019
» It's been a while since Bangkok-based Zudrangma Records has released any new compilations. Last week, the label put out two compilations that will be of great interest to fans of Thai (Central Plains) traditional music and molam from Isan.
The pastoral romance returns
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 19/09/2018
» The star-crossed lovers coo. They ride their buffaloes through a verdant field, splash mud, evade spiteful parents, and make a vow at the shrine of the banyan tree. But their romance, like all memorable romances in books and life, is doomed by the circumstances of fate, tragic and scarred, and their destiny is one of the most heartbreaking in the canon of Siamese literature and film.
Verbal duels and bawdy lyrics
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/04/2018
» World Beat was at the Korat Festival recently to check out the activities based around paying homage to the Thao Suranari Monument, or Ya Mo, as it is known locally. Korat, or Nakhon Ratchasima, is often thought of as the gateway to Isan, the northeastern region of the country.
Growing the grassroots
Life, Published on 05/08/2014
» The sounds of children singing the playful, old chorus lyrics of pleng rua (boat songs) can once again be heard from inside the house of National Artist Kwanjit Sriprachan in Suphan Buri.
Look to the skies... Paradise Bangkok & North Mississippi Allstars
Life, John Clewley, Published on 25/03/2014
» The founding DJs of the popular Paradise Bangkok nights, Chris Menist and Maft Sai, are back with a bang this week with a Fifth Anniversary at Mongkhol Studio RCA on Friday night. I spoke with Maft Sai last month about the preparations and he said that this would be the biggest event of the series so far. Both DJs will be spinning vinyl from all corners of the planet but the highlight will certainly be the Paradise Bangkok Molam International band performing with luk thung and lae legend Kwanjit Sriprajan and molam star Yenjit Porntawi.