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The music of James Bond
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 02/11/2017
» If you want to win a sure-fire bet, just ask any moviegoer, any fan of the James Bond films: "Who composed the theme that goes through every single James Bond movie? The one that goes dum di-di dum dum dum?
Major launches campaign with Disney
Business, Nanat Suchiva, Published on 31/10/2017
» Major Cineplex Group Plc is joining hands with Walt Disney Thailand Co to launch the "Year of Marvel at Major Cineplex" campaign, aiming to generate more than 1 billion baht next year from Marvel Studios' coming movies and exclusive souvenirs.
Four inspiring tales for the price of none
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 25/10/2017
» The gift of love, kindness and generosity from the late King Bhumibol lives on in the minds of all Thais. It serves as the inspiration behind the anthology film Khong Kwan (The Gift), comprised of four short films by four Thai directors to be screened free of charge beginning Saturday at cinemas nationwide.
I'll never forget what's'isname or thingy
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 24/09/2017
» The other day a friend and I were trying to remember the name of an obscure British actor from back in the 1960s. His name continued to escape us, although we both knew who we were talking about. So we settled on calling him "what's'isname" or on occasions "what's'isface".
Winter in ‘Game of Thrones’, springtime for spinoffs
Associated Press, Published on 17/07/2017
» New York -- Last night (Monday morning in Thailand), the first-to-last season of “Game of Thrones” premiered on HBO as devoted fans gleefully embraced the return of favourite characters, gruesome violence, and the series signature spider web of political intrigue. The houses of Westeros are still going at it -- at least for now, anyway.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Published on 17/06/2017
» 1. Tanachira Group, famous for the importing and distribution of fashion and lifestyle brands such as Pandora and Marimekko, is hosting a charity art exhibition to celebrate its six-year anniversary. Eight Thai artists will be featured in the exhibition, which runs until June 24 at Tanachira Art Of Life Charity Project, first floor of the Atrium Zone, CentralWorld. An art auction will be held until June 30, with all proceeds donated to the Queen Sirikit Centre for Breast Cancer Foundation. Bids can be placed through Facebook (Tanachira Card), email (tanachiraauction2017@tanachira.co.th), or call 02-264-5081, ext 113. Donations can be made via boxes at Pandora and Marimekko shops at CentralWorld. Visit Tanachira Card on Facebook or @TanachiraOfficial on Instagram.
To be or not to be in Thailand
Spectrum, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 30/04/2017
» Most Thais regard William Shakespeare's plays as high art which they have to climb a balcony to understand, though they may be surprised to find that the Bard's plays are not all Greek to them.
A new vision on Siam's enduring symbol
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 26/04/2017
» The elephant and the man, walking down the road to redemption and encountering the wounded and the marginalised, the madmen and the prostitutes. In the film Pop Aye, which will kick off Bangkok Asean Film Festival 2017 this evening (see sidebar), the fine-tusked beast accompanies the lost soul as the duo find their way home from Bangkok to the Northeast.
Let the show (and snow) begin
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 30/03/2017
» It's almost a ritual for Disney fans, mostly young ones, to wait for this annual event to come. Disney On Ice, a show where various Disney characters come to life on the rink, arrives in Bangkok today.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/03/2017
» 1. For those looking to experience world-class classical music, the BBC Symphony Orchestra will be performing two concerts at Prince Mahidol Hall on Mahidol University's Salaya Campus. The concerts, at 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, will be conducted by Edward Dardnre and feature piano soloist Benjamin Grosvenor. Tuesday's programme includes HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's compositions, Gary Carpenter's Dadaville, Benjamin Britten's Piano Concerto and William Walton's Symphony No.1. Wednesday's programme will include HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's compositions, Shostakovich's Festive Overture, Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20 In D Minor, Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, and Elgar's Enigma variations. Tickets start at 1,000 baht. For reservations, call 028496565 ext 6604 or 6609.