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A dysfunctional family
Life, Published on 01/12/2017
» The family -- a playing field or a battlefield? For some, nostalgic memories, for others, a time to regret. Dear old dad or drunken old man? Angelic mum or a witch? Brother and sister always on your side or not? Home sweet home or runaways? Truth be told there are both.
Much wisdom here
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 06/10/2014
» A Free Thinker but not an atheist, I evaluate the world's various religions not by their holy books, but by how their followers act when away from their temple/church/mosque. Alas, all too often, they forget the "be good, do good" sermons. Love, compassion, peace, forgiveness are sung about in hymns, but hardly ever practised.
Party towards a blissful mind
Life, Published on 13/08/2014
» To mark what would have been the 101st birthday of the late Supreme Patriarch, His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the G-One Band and Do—D Foundation will present a dhamma-themed concert this Sunday.
Taking centre stage
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 21/11/2013
» The Bangkok Theatre Festival (BTF) seems to have been plagued with bad luck these past few years. In 2011, the festival organiser, Bangkok Theatre Network, was forced to postpone the event from its usual slot in November to early 2012 due to the major floods in the Central region.
Remembering The Renaissance
Life, Published on 04/11/2013
» Thailand and Sri Lanka, Siam and Ceylon, Ayutthaya and Kandy. The ties between these two sister nations go back 260 years. Last week Museum Siam, the National Discovery Museum Institute, in collaboration with the Foreign Ministry, opened the exhibition "Origin Of Siam-Lanka Wongse: Upali's Pilgrimage, 260 Years Of Siamese Heritage In Sri Lanka", which honours the religious mission by Phra Upali Maha Thera.
All the world's a stage
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 30/10/2013
» Plays, musicals, contemporary dance, pantomime, physical and experimental theatre, performing acts for children and families _ you name it _ the Bangkok Theatre Festival returns for the 11th year this Saturday, highlighting the city's small yet thriving scene.
The best he can Be
B Magazine, Kritini Upayokin, Published on 27/10/2013
» Close your eyes when listening to Peerapat "Be" Thenwong's rendition of a Marvin Gaye classic and you'll find it hard to believe the singer was born in Si Racha. Be has an unusual voice for a Thai male singer _ it has a deep, husky tone that calls to mind the soul-based Motown Sound. It comes as less of a surprise when you know Be counts Gaye, James Brown and Stevie Wonder as his favourite foreign artists.
Royal dhamma discovery
Life, Published on 14/10/2013
» To commemorate the generosity of the late Princess Mother on the occasion of her birthday anniversary on Oct 21, Siam Piwat and Mae Fah Luang Foundation present the 17th "Kidtueng Somdetya" exhibition, which runs at the Grand Hall, 1st floor of Siam Discovery, between Oct 17 and 23.
Inspired by faith and art
News, Published on 27/04/2013
» It is said that a sense of faith and awe-inspiring grandeur motivated Michelangelo to paint the Sistine Chapel and many other famous works of religious art.
The unofficial court jester of Modernising Siam
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 07/01/2013
» He claimed that his only aim was "to benefit the royalty, my country, and the Buddhist religion." But many others, especially those in power, thought he was a nut and a "Man of Great Nuisance to Society".