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Masterpieces of the Magyar
Life, James Keller, Published on 14/05/2024
» Supported by B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) gave a dedicated concert late last month at the Thailand Cultural Centre to mark the 155th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Thailand, Austria and Hungary. Many ambassadors were in attendance for this important historical event in the social calendar, including HE Dr Sándor Sipos of the Embassy of Hungary. The emphasis was, in fact, wholly on the music of the Magyar people, featuring top-drawer Hungarian violinist Vilmos Oláh and compatriot conductor Andrea Daru from Budapest. That culture certainly boasts earthy music of the most profound emotional depth, and indeed, the programming for this concert was an absolute delight for the aural senses, opening with the glorious Les Préludes by Franz Liszt.
Nine big tournaments to watch in 2023
Sports, Published on 06/01/2023
» World Cups in cricket, rugby union and women's football while world titles in swimming and athletics are up for grabs in 2023.
A note on Thailand Biennale
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 02/01/2019
» One recent morning at Nopphrat Thara beach, the high tide flooded the lower part of a strange, interwoven structure. Rising from the blue water of the bay, it looked like an island, a new, unmapped island of Krabi visible from this popular spot where tourists visit and board tour boats to outlying islands.
Delhi's 'Act East' drive hits speed bumps
Asia focus, Published on 30/03/2015
» When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office last year, one of his aims was to translate his predecessor's "Look East" policy into concrete "Act East" achievements. But two showpiece projects to link India with Asean are now stalled.
Hot gigs 2015
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 07/01/2015
» The next three months usher in a bright start for Thailand in terms of musical activities and events. This year is slated to be the year of EDM, with various electronic music festivals set to erupt throughout 2015.
Futsal stadium handover delayed
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/10/2012
» An artist's impression of the finished Bangkok Futsal Arena (inset) is just a dream at the moment. The reality is more like the photo taken just a week ago.
Rush to finish “almost ready” stadium
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/10/2012
» To the untrained eye, the Bangkok Futsal Arena looks to be weeks or months away from being finished, but Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra insists it will be ready by October 21. (Includes video)
2012 London Paralympics Games begin
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/08/2012
» With 2.5 million tickets to events sold-out & extensive TV coverage with sponsorship, the premier sporting event for the disabled has come of age.