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Disney's animation magic comes to life at Emsphere
Life, Published on 17/04/2024
» The magic of animation will unfold before your eyes during "Immersive Disney Animation", which will stop in Bangkok for almost two months at Em Tower, 1st floor of Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road, from April 26 to June 20.
Made in Thailand
Guru, Published on 05/07/2019
» To say that Thailand has been getting global recognition lately may be a bit of an understatement. After all, it's not a secret that it's a famous tourist destination with plenty of beautiful beaches and street food that's been topping lists for years now. Of course, these are only just a few things Thailand is well-known for but we don't really have the time to get into all of that (*cough* rigged election *cough*). However, people from the outside may have a narrow view of what Thailand and its culture really is, but fortunately, there are things that help put a spotlight on these things. The next instalment of the Fast and Furious franchise is filming right now in parts of Thailand, including Krabi where its governor stated that the film would be a "great advertisement for the nature, culture and history of the kingdom". Erm sure, that's what the Fast and Furious franchise is all about anyway. While the film will most likely be more about cars zoom-zooming and vroom-vrooming, there are a number of shows on TV that give a better focus on Thai culture. Here are a few.
Put your worries on ice
Muse, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 31/03/2018
» The ice-skating spectacular Disney On Ice is back in Bangkok once again. This year, the theme is "Everyone's Story", which combines the highlights of Disney's timeless stories, characters and songs into a show that can thrill an all-ages crowd.
Disney On Ice is one frozen adventure
Life, Published on 19/03/2018
» A troop of favourite Disney characters will be in town to delight local fans of all ages during the "Disney On Ice Celebrates Everyone's Story" which will be staged at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, from March 28 to April 1. The showtime is daily at 2.30pm and 6.30pm, plus a 10.30am matinee at the weekend.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 25/03/2017
» 1. For those looking to experience world-class classical music, the BBC Symphony Orchestra will be performing two concerts at Prince Mahidol Hall on Mahidol University's Salaya Campus. The concerts, at 7pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, will be conducted by Edward Dardnre and feature piano soloist Benjamin Grosvenor. Tuesday's programme includes HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's compositions, Gary Carpenter's Dadaville, Benjamin Britten's Piano Concerto and William Walton's Symphony No.1. Wednesday's programme will include HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's compositions, Shostakovich's Festive Overture, Mozart's Piano Concerto No.20 In D Minor, Mendelssohn's Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage, and Elgar's Enigma variations. Tickets start at 1,000 baht. For reservations, call 028496565 ext 6604 or 6609.
Feeling it in your laugh
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 08/03/2017
» International Women's Day has been observed globally since the early 1900s. The day -- which falls every year on March 8 -- marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. Thailand celebrates it too. Here, Banlue Group -- one of the country's leading humour comic-book publishers -- has collaborated with UN Women to launch a special Women's Day issue of Kai Hua Ror and Manasanook, available now at leading book stores -- if you can grab them fast enough.
Taking Disney into the future
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 10/10/2014
» If you have a child and cable at home, you must be familiar with the Disney Junior channel. Even if you visit a home with children between the ages of two and seven, chances are you'll end up hearing Mickey Mouse and Co squeaking the catchy tune of the Hot Dog song, Princess Sofia solving problems, Jake the Pirate on one his adventures or Doc McStuffins taking care of stuffed animals. As one of the most watched children's channels worldwide, Disney Junior is the progressing benchmark of the Disney empire into your home.