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A night of prodigies
Life, Published on 23/08/2025
» In 1978, composer John Williams won the Best Original Music Oscar for his work on the movie Star Wars. We've all heard the main theme countless times over the years, but listening to it performed by a live symphony orchestra is a whole new intergalactic experience. Such was the intense power of the Siam Sinfonietta as it swept over the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre that my nine-year-old nephew, Hummer, was pinned to his seat with wide-eyed wonder.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Aug 15-21
Guru, Published on 15/08/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
An elegant afternoon at Aman Nai Lert Bangkok
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 14/08/2025
» Opened in early April, Aman Nai Lert Bangkok, the second Aman in Thailand and the 36th property from Aman Resorts, has introduced a signature summer afternoon tea at 1872, the hotel's sunlit lounge and bar on the lobby floor. It's named after the year historic Thai investor and developer Nai Lert, aka Phraya Bhakdinorasreth, was born.
NBA approves $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics
AFP, Published on 14/08/2025
» NEW YORK - The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed.
EM DISTRICT Celebrates Thai Craftsmanship and Culture
Published on 31/07/2025
» Thailand’s rich cultural heritage and exquisite craftsmanship—hallmarks of the nation’s soft power on the global stage—are once again in the spotlight as EM DISTRICT (comprising EMPORIUM, EMQUARTIER, and EMSPHERE) collaborates with the Department of Cultural Promotion, Ministry of Culture; the SUPPORT Foundation under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother; and the Tourism Authority of Thailand to present “EM DISTRICT Sense of Thai 2025.”
China's unbeatable new export is not a product
Oped, Published on 24/07/2025
» The Chinese "cannot be allowed to export their way back to prosperity", argues US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, who claims that China's economy is the "most unbalanced in history". Such remarks reflect the growing fear in Washington that China's overcapacity, subsidies, and dumping are distorting global trade.
Old places, new menus
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/07/2025
» Bored of eating the same thing twice? Fear no more, here's a list of restaurants that have shuffled things up to make sure you're never bored or short of choices while dining out.
A night of titans
Life, James Keller, Published on 22/07/2025
» Decidedly heroic music was the order of the day earlier this month at the Thailand Cultural Centre as the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra marked the auspicious occasion of Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana's birthday.
RBSO delivers a heroic Marvel concert
Life, Published on 17/07/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, following the anime music concert, displayed another range of dynamic breadth with two incredible performances of "MARVEL Movie Music" -- a concert that showcased the cinematic experience of superheroes through orchestral soundtracks. Under the baton of resident conductor Vanich Potavanich, the RBSO delivered a thunderous delivery of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
RBSO set to honour HM the King's birthday
Life, Published on 14/07/2025
» In celebration of the auspicious occasion of HM the King's birthday, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) presents "Royal Celebration Eternal Grace", a memorable evening of music and dance, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Thursday, at 7.30pm.