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Composer Chalong Phusawang dies of cancer at 83
Online Reporters, Published on 29/09/2021
» Chalong Phusawang, one of the greatest composers of Thai country music, has died of colon cancer at his house in Chiang Mai at the age of 83.
Silver screen's future no longer golden
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 12/06/2020
» The Bangkok arthouse cinema House Samyan may look a little different today to frequent cinemagoers and cinephiles. Along the corridor of the 5th floor of Samyan Mitrtown, the cinema has placed memorable quotes from movies on the floor to remind people to keep their distance from one another. Masks, hand sanitiser, checking for fever, Thai Chana check-in -- audiences know the drill right from the entrance. But the most noticeable difference is actually inside the theatre itself. Empty seats and rows make sure people sit relatively far from one another. Partitions were installed between seats.
From Reading to Nakhon Nowhere
B Magazine, Alan Parkhouse, Published on 06/05/2018
» For the past 39 years, Roger Crutchley's weekly Postscript column has kept Bangkok Post readers smiling, taking a light-hearted look at life through the eyes of a long-time expat as well as being a welcome respite from the regular angst of crime, local politics, demonstrations and coups that often filled the rest of the paper.
Playing with symbolism
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 19/02/2018
» Nakrob Moonmamas is best known for the beautiful chaos of his collage work, a kaleidoscope of Thai symbols and non-Thai ephemera. In his new exhibition though, Nakrob moves from 2D paper to 3D installation work. "Coronets" explores the literal and abstract meaning of the Thai headdress chada, playing with dimensions and symbolism of this ancient Thai object. His work is on show at Thong Lor Art Space until Feb 20.
Stunning chorus of molam sounds
Life, John Clewley, Published on 31/03/2015
» One of the delights of hearing the morning dawn chorus of birds here in Bangkok and indeed many Asian cities is the sound of the Asian or common koel (Eudynamys scolopacea), which in Thai is called nok ka-wow. I can mimic the sound of the koel roughly with a whistle, but khaen player Sombat Simla echoes the bird's sound exactly in the middle of a molam tune, with effortless ease. He can also mimic horns, ambulances and police cars, disco beats and synth drums, and the sound of heavy traffic. But his tour de force, which I've written about before, is the sound of a train journey, complete with traffic crossings and the calls of barbecue chicken vendors.
Love is all?
Life, Published on 03/11/2014
» At the beginning or the end of a book there's usually a blurb, penned by the author, about what he or she did before taking up writing as a career. It's usually a number of things indicating to this reviewer that he couldn't hold down a job. Not surprising, as it was run-of-the-mill work.
Musical royalty
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 05/02/2014
» Banyen Rakkaen doesn't take credit when credit isn't due. Sometimes believed to be the first mor lam artist to ever appear on national TV, the "Queen of mor lam" is quick to rectify the matter.
Open-air jazz festival returns
Life, Published on 21/01/2014
» The sixth "Thailand International Jazz Conference (TIJC)" will take place at the College of Music, Mahidol University's Salaya campus in Nakhon Pathom, from Jan 31-Feb 2.
Smoke jumpers
Life, Bernard Trink, Published on 12/11/2012
» I'd thought that James Patterson, on his own and with co-authors, penned the most novels until I came across Nora Roberts. Under her own name and also the pseudonym JD Robb she has ground out 190 works of fiction to date without a co-author. To her credit, talent-wise she gives Patterson a run for his money.
It takes a thief, Oom's booming bust, I'd rather ordain
News, Published on 01/07/2012
» Nathan proves you can't con a conTwo men impersonating police officers on a bike are no match for convicted fraudster Nathan Oman. Former teen sensation Nathan says he was picking up his uncle at Suvarnabhumi airport recently when he was approached on a motorcycle by two men claiming to be police.