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First Oscar for Brazil adds zest to Rio Carnival extravaganza
AFP, Published on 03/03/2025
» RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, in the middle of the first day of its famous samba parades.
City reflections
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/05/2024
» It has been 242 years since Bangkok was established on the eastern banks of the Chao Phraya River in 1782 by King Rama I. Things have changed considerably since then and to showcase modern Bangkok in its various aspects, including society, urban landscape, lifestyle, art and culture, the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre invited 13 artists, creators, activists and researchers from various fields to reflect on the city through creative works, archives, activities and contemporary media at an exhibition titled "Bangkok 242, A Space For Sharing".
A top contender arises
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 10/08/2022
» Huawei's MateBook X Pro is a stylish fully-loaded workstation with superb sound that is light enough to lug around all day every day.
In Denmark, grazing is alive with the sound of music
AFP, Published on 02/07/2021
» STEVNS, Denmark: A concert for cows? Unable to perform during the pandemic, a cellist in Denmark turned to an unusual audience, an experience so rewarding that he is continuing even after concert halls have reopened.
Do what you previously couldn't with the latest Samsung S21 phones
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 15/01/2021
» Not missing a year, even with Covid-19 looming around, every beginning of each year, Samsung launches a slew of their S series phones to kickstart the year with cool technology.
Copywrong!
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 10/11/2019
» Here I am reporting to you live at night-time, somewhere along Sukhumvit Road in the heart of tourist territory.
Travels in Moominland
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/10/2019
» Helsinki, the Finnish capital, is compact but invigorating and inspiring. The tree-lined streets are clean, the footpaths are wide and there are bicycle lanes throughout. Different architectural styles coexist: neoclassicism, art nouveau, functionalism and modernism. Small wonder that the city was named World Design Capital in 2012.
A majestic occasion in Surin
B Magazine, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 09/06/2019
» Loudspeakers blared luk thung music. The continuous beats of bass and drum vibrated the ground. People danced with the tune while elephants walked majestically in front of the parade, carrying monks-to-be on its back.
Hear no evil
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2019
» Pop* is a ceramic artist who likes a calm serene environment to work in. So when her neighbours turned her quiet street into party central, Pop had to ask them to turn the music down.
One more for the road
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 25/11/2018
» Yesterday, the Ploenchit Fair completed a full circle. The quintessential British event returned to its mother's breast, the British embassy, as a swansong for the grounds themselves. There are not that many annual events on the expat calendar that have stood the test of time. There are the various embassy balls, of course, and this year Fight Night made a successful return after its alleged demise in 2016.