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Falling on deaf ears
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 06/10/2019
» I've always had a soft spot for the Siam Sinfonietta Orchestra … not just because it's great to hear young people play classical music, but also for the soap opera that plays out constantly behind the scenes as it struggles to remain in existence.
The Boys are back in town
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 03/10/2019
» Topping the Billboard chart early this year, the iconic 90s boy band Backstreet Boys will rock Muang Thong Thani on Oct 24 as part of the DNA World Tour. This is their third show in Thailand following the Never Gone tour in 2006 and In A World Like This tour in 2015.
A grand festival of Irish film
Life, Published on 01/10/2019
» Avid moviegoers should make note as the Irish Film Festival returns to Bangkok this weekend. Running from Friday to Sunday, the festival is back for its third successive year, hosted, as always, by the Embassy of Ireland. Three quality feature films from the Emerald Isle will be screened alongside six shorts, covering a variety of genres.
A modern Roman Holiday
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/09/2019
» While a lot has changed at this favourite neighbourhood joint, not much has changed. Entering the warmly-light Roman trattoria, you may notice the new wall art, the dry ager and the salad and charcuterie marble table out front, which doubles up as a fresh pasta-making table during the day. The kitchen has been brought out front to the open, and accommodates the solo or couple diners who like sitting at the "chef's table" watching their food being prepared. This seating also provides a tete-a-tete with new head chef, Miro Mattalia.
At the crossroads of history
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 26/09/2019
» The ancient city of Ayutthaya was surrounded by rivers -- the Lop Buri on the north side, the Pa Sak on the east side and the Chao Phraya on the remaining sides. South of the city island, known in Thai as Koh Muang, the Pa Sak merges with the Chao Phraya at the point where the latter makes a southward turn, away from Koh Muang.
Mature Musicality
Life, Published on 25/09/2019
» Somtow Sucharitkul and Siam Sinfonietta earlier this month gave a wonderful concert in the Czech Republic's capital, Prague, as part of their European tour. The event was significant for several reasons. It marked the premiere on the Old Continent of Voraprach Wongsathapornpat's piece Temples Of Kyoto, Trisdee Na Patalung's Restoration, and Somtow's Helena Citrónová suite. For many of the young musicians, the tour occasioned their first performance in Europe and "their first time encountering the particular warmth of the Czechs and the intensity of their love for music". The excited audience at Prague's Academy of Performing Arts (HAMU) bestowed a long standing ovation on Somtow and Sinfonietta for their mature musicality.
China's immortal army invades
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 23/09/2019
» After resting underneath Lishan Mountain in Xi'an for more than 2,000 years, the unearthed Terracotta Army has just invaded Thailand as part of the touring exhibition "Qin Shi Huang: The First Emperor Of China And Terracotta Warriors", on view at the National Museum Bangkok until Dec 15.
Day trippin'
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 20/09/2019
» I get cabin fever if I am in the concrete urban jungle we call Bangkok for too long. A weekend trip to the 'burbs is ideal for when the bank balance is low, but the holiday spirit is high. The capital's surrounding areas are a treasure trove of exciting activities and all it takes is a sense of adventure. So strap on the exploration belts and let's go on a ride!
Street Seoul in the heart of Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/09/2019
» The Korean wave continues to wash through Thailand. To strengthen relations with Korean business partners and promote Korean culture and products to Thais, the Pano Industry Company has teamed up with The Gravity Motion for the Seoul Street Festival Thailand 2019, taking place on Saturday and Sunday at CentralWorld. The event will feature performances from popular Korean and Thai acts as well as food, fashion, beauty and travel goods for sale.
From where we stood
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 19/09/2019
» Standing on the ground, I looked up to the cliff above Phet Pho Thong Cave in Sa Kaeo's Klong Hat district. My trainer and guide, Kosol Thianthong told me that he chose the easiest route for my group to try abseiling. The height is about 10m. It didn't look that high from where we stood.