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Remembering the 'King of the Talking Song'
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/08/2024
» National Artist and luk thung icon Phloen Phromdaen passed away on Aug 3, aged 85. He was one of the titans of the luk thung world, garnering the nickname Raja Phleng Phut (King of the Talking Song) for the spoken passages in the middle of his songs.
Thailand in Pop Culture
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 15/07/2022
» Before the words "soft power" entered the Thai zeitgeist, you may not have been aware that Thailand received plenty of love in the world of pop culture, globally. Here are a few of the most memorable ones from films, video games, music videos and more.
Classical music by young and old
Life, Published on 26/03/2019
» Japanese conductor Hikotaro Yazaki will return to lead a professional orchestra and a youth orchestra in two concerts this week and next.
Of trench coats and show trials
Life, Published on 14/08/2018
» TK Park is putting on In The Shadow (Ve Stinu) from the Czech Republic as part of the "Contemporary World Film Series" on Saturday at 4pm.
Jim Thompson Art Center
Life, Published on 16/03/2017
» Curated by Roger Nelson, group exhibition "People, Money, Ghosts", featuring Khvay Samnang, Amy Lien, Enzo Camacho and Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai, explores the world in a constant state of flux.
Seeing the light
Life, Pimchanok Phungbun Na Ayudhya, Published on 20/07/2016
» 'Equanimity": noun [U]: a calm mental state, especially after a shock or disappointment or in a difficult situation.