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Bulgarian boiled frog lands Bear Grylls in hot water
AFP, Published on 22/02/2019
» SOFIA - Environment officials in Bulgaria said Thursday they were considering fining British adventurer Bear Grylls over an episode of his Running Wild series in which he killed a frog and boiled it on a camping stove.
Red Cross Fair returns
Life, Published on 06/12/2023
» The highly-anticipated Red Cross Fair will be back with food, products and fun activities at Lumpini Park, Rama IV Road, starting this Friday and running daily from 11am to 10pm until Dec 18.
Korean stars to gather in Bangkok for Asia Artist Awards
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/12/2024
» The South Korean entertainment awards ceremony 2024 Asia Artist Award will be held for the first time in Bangkok.
Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
Dancing video of star Democrat lights up Twitter -- as troll bid falls flat
AFP, Published on 05/01/2019
» WASHINGTON - An attempt to discredit new US congresswoman and leftist poster child Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with a video of her dancing as a student backfired spectacularly on Friday, triggering eye rolls and a barrage of whimsical memes.
Joji to headline 'Very Festival 2023'
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/07/2023
» Joji, the artist formerly known as Pink Guy and Filthy Frank, has been confirmed to return to Bangkok to headline the second date of "Very Festival 2023", which has moved to the centrally-located Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC).
Shows for all seasons
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 15/03/2018
» March kicked off with the return of French choreographer Jérôme Bel to Bangkok, bringing with him two productions to close the French Highlights #3. Then English-speaking theatre company Peel the Limelight celebrated International Women's Day with the premiere of their latest production of Agnes Of God in their new and larger venue, Peel the Limelight Studio, just across from their old home, Spark Drama Studio, at Jasmine City building in Asok. And Bangkok-based Japanese theatre artist Shogo Tanikawa founded his own theatre company Scene Zero and gave birth to a new play. Here are our reviews of these performances.
Loy Krathong
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/11/2018
» One of Thailand's most popular festivals, Loy Krathong, is being held nationwide. This year, the Full Moon of the 12th lunar month falls today. Here are some of the celebrating venues.
Conversations through art
Life, Punsita Ritthikarn, Published on 03/05/2022
» Following Jim Thompson Art Center's Cold War exhibition series "Shadow Dancing: Where Can We Find a Silver Lining In Challenging Times?" is a second chapter, which depicts the socio-political, economic and cultural scenario of Taiwan and Thailand in the post-World War II period.
Amari adds Pattaya options
Business, Published on 06/03/2019
» Amari Hotels Pattaya is tapping into the increasing popularity of the Songkran festival by offering more in-demand event options.