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Russian propagandists slam Putin’s crackdown on Telegram
Bloomberg News, Published on 17/02/2026
» Some of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most vocal fans are up in arms over the Kremlin’s latest move to restrict the Telegram messaging service and push people to use a new state-backed alternative.
A beautiful musical journey awaits
Life, Published on 22/05/2025
» Sala Sudasiri Sobha presents "Aria – A Romantic And Soul-Stirring Musical Journey" featuring acclaimed musicians Jo Anne Sukumaran and Aya Sakou, on Sunday at 4pm.
Sergei Nakariakov joins RBSO for an unmissable concert
Holiday Time, Published on 06/12/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, in collaboration with B.Grimm Group Ltd., will present a concert titled “Sergei Nakariakov plays Arutunian’s Trumpet Concerto” at 7:30 pm on Saturday, 14 December 2024 at the Thailand Cultural Centre. This concert will begin with Dr. Vanich Potavanich’s Symphonic poem “Rattanakosin (R.E. 146-237),” which aims to describe significant events of King Rama IX that occurred during R.E. 146-137 of the Rattanakosin period. A number of melodic motives are drawn from impactful national compositions, including King Rama IX’s Candlelight Blue, the Thai national anthem, Thai Royal Barge song, and Vijit Jitrangsan’s Rattanakosin (R.E. 1-145). Dr. Vanich Potavanich is the resident conductor of the RBSO and was awarded by the Ministry of Culture the 2024 Silpathorn Artist Awards.
How Russia built its digital Iron Curtain
The New York Times, Published on 23/10/2021
» Russia’s boldest moves to censor the internet began in the most mundane of ways — with a series of bureaucratic emails and forms.
Opportunity knocks
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/10/2021
» While movie theatres and the film industry on a whole are still affected by the pandemic, streaming services have become the latest medium to help save entertainment. The information revolution is breaking down even more barriers between people and countries.
Water is the key
Life, Noko, Published on 17/07/2020
» On a "Change For The Better" mission, Oris supports the funding of water conservation projects through limited-edition Aquis watches.
Blame it on Justin Bieber
Life, AP, Published on 29/05/2019
» A large sign warns motorists that Iceland's Fjadrargljufur canyon is closed to visitors but drivers keep on coming down the narrow gravel road. A ranger at a roadblock has to explain why no one can pass: The vulnerable landscape cannot sustain more visitors.
Weapon of choice
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 25/04/2019
» In my army days, we were issued used M1 rifles. They were heavy and either had hair triggers or they had to be pulled way back before firing, by which time the target had moved.
Jewels of St Petersburg
Life, David Lennox, Published on 12/03/2019
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana has recently focused on a number of Russian works. For its next concert in the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre on 29 March, it returns to that country with a concert featuring three popular classics from the Russian canon. The concert is dedicated to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
RBSO presents the Russian masters
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 04/12/2018
» Dmitri Shostakovich perhaps offered the secret of Russian music: "When a man is in despair, it means that he still believes in something."