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Farewell to a maestro
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/04/2024
» The world of molam has been in mourning since news emerged that Thailand's greatest phin player Thongsai Thap Thanon passed away on March 20 at his home in Warin Chamrap district, Ubon Ratchathani, at the age of 77. The phin is a two- or three-stringed Isan Lao lute that is part of the trinity of molam instruments, along with the iconic khaen (free reed bamboo mouth organ) and the sor (fiddle).
Jaspal Group sends call for fashion students
Life, Published on 10/04/2024
» Jaspal Group, Thailand's renowned leader in fashion and lifestyle, is accepting entries for the Jaspal Group Scholarship Program 2024, until April 19.
Frasers Property Thailand Excels in Social Impact Investment
Published on 09/04/2024
» The global warming crisis has imposed significant burdens on the budget planning of large organisations, compelling them to invest in product and service development and launch green social contribution campaigns. These efforts aim to meet global standards in addition to their usual social responsibility programs, which are often perceived as merely symbolic gestures to the public.
Bringing classical music to the masses
Life, Michael Proudfoot, Published on 09/04/2024
» In last year's award-winning film Tár, Cate Blanchett is an orchestral conductor at the peak of her fame, celebrated worldwide and powerful within the industry. But a scandal brings her downfall, and a final scene shows her exiled to a (non-specified) Southeast Asian country, recording video game background music with a local orchestra.
Leadership role models essential
Business, Published on 08/04/2024
» Leading people nowadays is easier said than done. Rapid changes in external conditions and information overload, to name a few, are making it harder for both leaders and the people they lead to perform as in the past.
Betting on the future
Business, Published on 08/04/2024
» Casino legalisation resurfaced as a political issue last month after the House of Representatives supported a study by a panel of lawmakers to allow casinos as part of large entertainment complexes, eager to gain estimated revenue of 440 billion baht per year.
Tiny scorpion species found
News, Published on 08/04/2024
» A new scorpion species about 2.5cm long has been discovered at Kaeng Krachan National Park by a research team from Chulalongkorn University's Biology Department.
Schools told to screen students for vapes
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 08/04/2024
» The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) will impose strict measures, such as searches of personal belongings, to crack down on vapes in schools following a "surge" in the number of students using them.
'Brain drain' follows military coup
News, Published on 08/04/2024
» Three years after the coup on Feb 1, 2021, the Myanmar military government, aka the "Tatmadaw", has suffered significant losses as a result of the 1027 operation by the Three Brotherhood Alliance (3BTA), which started in October.
See da Vinci's works at Iconsiam
Life, Published on 08/04/2024
» There are almost three months left to explore the timeless legacy of a Renaissance master during "Da Vinci Alive Bangkok", which is running at the Attraction Hall, 6th floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, daily from 10.30am to 9pm, until July 31.