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Remembering the 'King of the Talking Song'
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/08/2024
» National Artist and luk thung icon Phloen Phromdaen passed away on Aug 3, aged 85. He was one of the titans of the luk thung world, garnering the nickname Raja Phleng Phut (King of the Talking Song) for the spoken passages in the middle of his songs.
Farewell to a maestro
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024
» The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).
Chiang Mai shines in 8k movie
Life, Published on 09/08/2023
» Thailand's first 8K documentary The Hues Of Faith is currently available on YouTube to promote local culture and sustainable tourism with world-class digital projection and display innovation.
Listen to the bunny. Stop animal testing
Life, Published on 15/04/2021
» While animal testing for cosmetics has been officially banned in 40 countries, the practice is still legal in most of the world, including Thailand. Save Ralph, an animated short film, aims to engage consumers and policymakers to ban it.
The art of K-Pop reaches new heights
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/12/2020
» Despite the cancellation of concerts and music gatherings in 2020, a lot of things have been happening in the world of K-pop.
Content creator opens up about viral hit
Life, Published on 16/06/2020
» While browsing the countless number of luk thung music videos on YouTube, Pichpisithaseth "Hai" Chockchai came across a song titled Super Valentine by a band of the same name featuring three artists, Jane, Noon and Bow. He wondered why the all-girl band hadn't been active for many years, despite creating such a fun, catchy song.