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RBSO to host tribute show for HM the King
Life, Published on 30/04/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) will perform a royal tribute concert featuring a guest soloist on oboe, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on May 10 at 7.30pm.
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).
King's second son obtains Thai ID
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2024
» Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the second-eldest son of His Majesty the King, says he is delighted he can now call himself a Thai citizen as he recently obtained his first-ever ID card after living abroad for almost 30 years.
Sala Sudasiri Sobha presents a Thai-Polish fusion
Life, Published on 04/03/2024
» Sala Sudasiri Sobha is hosting an intercultural concert where accordion arrangements breathe new life into Thai and Polish musical traditions, on Sunday at 4pm.
A harmonious blend
Life, James Keller, Published on 26/12/2023
» A highly energised Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra rounded off a hugely successful 2023 concert season mid-December with a cleverly conceived and designed programme titled "Orient Et Occident", with each performance alternating between compositions by Western and Eastern composers. By now, frequent visiting English conductor Douglas Bostock certainly knows how to inspire this orchestra to the very best of its abilities, and the opening La Princesse Jaune Overture by Camille Saint-Saëns was duly performed with a delightfully assured élan. The utterly charming faux-exoticism which the composer conjures was played with innocent, abundant joy, whilst a central lush string section showed off those particular ranks in an extremely positive light.
HM Queen awards trophy to King's Cup winners
Published on 10/12/2023
» Phuket: Her Majesty the Queen on Saturday represented His Majesty the King in presenting the trophy to the winners of the 35th Phuket King's Cup Regatta at Beyond Kata hotel in Muang district.
Capturing family bonds
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/10/2023
» The special bond between artists and their loved ones can inspire them to create captivating works. Two artists -- Thepporn Prikphet and Jakkrit Srisongkram -- won prizes for portraits of their family members in the Italthai Portrait Prize 2023, Thailand's national portraiture competition hosted by River City Bangkok.
RBSO to play melodies fit for 2 kings
Life, Published on 20/07/2023
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra is holding a special royal concert with an all-British programme in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Saturday, at 7.30pm.
Finding connections in flowers
Life, Published on 26/01/2023
» La Lanta Fine Art is holding "Flower & Cosmos: The Universe Within", the first solo exhibition by renowned floral artist Sakul Intakul, until March 25.
Special events for Queen Sirikit's birthday
Life, Published on 04/08/2022
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has organised a series of special events titled 'Miracle Of The Arts Of The Kingdom' in celebration of the 90th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother this month.