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What's in a name change?
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 15/09/2019
» It's been an intense week for Thailand's deputy agriculture minister, whose dubious past as a drug runner has been revealed in an exposé in The Sydney Morning Herald, written by one Michael Ruffles.
As smoking on Netflix rises, fears of normalisation grow
Published on 09/09/2019
» Each year in May, the world recognises World No Tobacco Day — an occasion the World Health Organization (WHO) uses to implore countries to ban all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
City planning goes virtual with 'digital twin' tech
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2019
» Australia is integrating new technologies into its urban centres and one of the projects that showcase this urban development innovation is "Data61".
The finest in global gastronomy under one roof
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 16/08/2019
» In just three weeks, the much loved World Gourmet Festival returns to delight Bangkokian epicures for its 20th edition.
Japan's plastic man
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 06/08/2019
» Hiroshi Fuji turned a piece of toy in his hand from side to side. His eyes gleamed with childlike curiosity as he inspected the colourful plastic that will be incorporated into his upcoming exhibition Jurassic Plastic at ChangChui Creative Park. Fuji's creation of vibrant dinosaur sculptures made from plastic toys have made appearances in different countries and will soon come to Bangkok at the end of this month. The exhibition is organised by the Japan Foundation Bangkok and Chang Chui, with the support from the Embassy of Japan and the Japanese Association in Thailand.
Bountiful Brisbane
B Magazine, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 28/07/2019
» Brisbane is generally not the first city that comes to mind when people think of Australia. Tourists may even skip it altogether for a busier metropolis like Sydney or the artsy Melbourne. But a recent trip to this capital of Queensland became a revelation of what we've been missing out on.
Selling the cloud
Asia focus, Erich Parpart, Published on 20/05/2019
» During her student years in Temora in New South Wales, Helen Masters always thought that her interests lay in economics, but her inquisitiveness instead led her on another path. Her personal observations on how new technologies were changing her hometown eventually landed her a career she has followed to this day.
Australian guitar virtuoso returns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/04/2019
» Tommy Emmanuel, the world-famous Australian guitarist, songwriter and occasional singer, returns to Thailand for "Tommy Emmanuel Live 2019 Bangkok", tomorrow at Ultra Arena Hall, ShowDC. Witness the maestro's celebrated fingerstyle technique and use of percussive effects on the guitar.
Guitar hero of a generation
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 08/04/2019
» Let me confess: I didn't know much about John Mayer's music before I went to his concert, save for a few hits that I recognise but whose names I was unable to place. Still, I found myself at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani last week for his Asia Tour concert. I remember my guitar teacher always spoke highly of him. The guitar hero of our generation, my teacher said. Mayer is definitely the one to watch.
Shostakovich in the spotlight
Life, Published on 19/02/2019
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana continues its bounty of classical music with "Li-Wei Qin Plays Shostakovich", a concert highlighting works by two of the greatest composers of the 20th century -- Dmitri Shostakovich and Jean Sibelius. Dedicated to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, the concert which is part of RBSO's "Great Artists Series" programme is set to take place on Friday at the Thailand Cultural Centre.