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Molam, the heartbeat of Isan migrants
Nannalin Tiengtae and Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 04/04/2026
» Molam, a centuries-old musical tradition from northeastern Thailand (Isan) and the surrounding region, is finding firmer footing in Bangkok, where people who call Isan home make up the city’s largest migrant community.
Bigger, better Thailand Toy Expo is back in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/03/2026
» 'Tales Of Toys" is the theme for Thailand Toy Expo 2026 which will take everyone into a world of storytelling, art and imagination for four days from Thursday to Sunday at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
Bangkok Pride Festival on May 31
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/03/2026
» The Bangkok Pride Festival 2026, themed “Patch The World With Pride”, conveying a message of peace and inclusivity amid global conflict, will take place on May 31, as Thailand will make a bid to host World Pride 2030 at the International Pride Conference in Phuket in October.
New movies out this week: Mar 19-25
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 19/03/2026
» Nine new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Perth and Santa team up for Love You Teacher BL series
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thai BL couple Perth and Santa return in a new romantic comedy Love You Teacher.
Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
Tradition in motion
Life, Jitti Chompee, Published on 16/02/2026
» For decades, Thailand has been internationally recognised for the richness of its performing arts traditions -- from classical court forms such as khon to vibrant regional folk practices embedded in everyday life. Yet, paradoxically, choreography as a contemporary artistic discipline has remained structurally under-supported, sustained largely by individual effort rather than by a coherent national vision.
Time travel with timeless Thai tunes at 'Songstory Concert'
Life, Published on 08/12/2025
» Music lovers can travel back in time and rediscover the beauty of iconic Thai contemporary music during "Songstory Concert: The First Chapter", which will take place in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Dec 21 at 2pm.
The Nongng files
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/10/2025
» While parodies and jokes serve as tools for entertainment, the online community "Nongng" uses memes and dark comedy to convey social phenomenon and concerns. And now, their unique humour has become an art form that allows audiences to explore and adapt jokes to their life.
Jewish classic revisited
Life, John Clewley, Published on 25/10/2025
» Good news fans of klezmer music. The groundbreaking, award-winning klezmer outfit The Klezmatics have reissued their classic album Rhythm + Jews: Revisited (Piranha, Germany), which was recorded in 1990 and released in 1991. The reissue is part of the band's 40th anniversary celebrations.