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The gift of reading
Life, Published on 12/12/2016
» It's that time of year when we ask people in different fields to share one book they've read, loved and would recommend as a New Year pressie
A journey full of perils
Life, Published on 18/08/2020
» Siam Sinfonietta, one of the region's premier youth orchestras, is gearing up for its 10th season and has been long overdue to give its 10th-anniversary concert, which has been postponed since March due to the Covid-19 crisis. However, tomorrow the concert will finally take place at the Thailand Cultural Centre at 8pm and it's sure to be a spectacular one.
A new vision on Siam's enduring symbol
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 26/04/2017
» The elephant and the man, walking down the road to redemption and encountering the wounded and the marginalised, the madmen and the prostitutes. In the film Pop Aye, which will kick off Bangkok Asean Film Festival 2017 this evening (see sidebar), the fine-tusked beast accompanies the lost soul as the duo find their way home from Bangkok to the Northeast.
Behind the extravaganza
Life, Published on 15/03/2018
» A swirling blonde braid and sparkling blue dress were illuminated under the spotlight. Fluttering snow came, and the crowd's cheer erupted around an ice-skating rink as the famous anthem sang by Idina Menzel began.
Old tales to new heights
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/03/2015
» You don't have to be a girl to love Disney On Ice: Dare To Dream, which will arrive in Bangkok on March 26, but I'm sure it would help. This year, the latest round of family fun by Feld Entertainment brings four of Disney's most inspirational princesses on an Asia-Pacific tour.
It's alive!
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 21/12/2021
» Doomsayers will have to hold out a little longer. Cinema -- as in people sitting in the dark taking in a communal experience of audiovisual sensations -- is still breathing, moving, enlightening.
Intimate, contemporary and queer
Life, Published on 11/12/2014
» The first Bangkok Queer Theatre Festival is drawing to a close this weekend after an 11-week run, which began on Sept 27, at the new Sun Dance Theatre in Silom. The festival showcases two original plays, two contemporary dances and two solo performances by established and emerging artists — an admirable achievement. Our only complaint was the absence in representation of lesbians and transsexuals. But if such a festival continues, it is likely that more artists showcasing works about other sexual identities will emerge.
The music of James Bond
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 02/11/2017
» If you want to win a sure-fire bet, just ask any moviegoer, any fan of the James Bond films: "Who composed the theme that goes through every single James Bond movie? The one that goes dum di-di dum dum dum?
The Lion King roars into Bangkok
Life, Published on 01/04/2019
» Barely six months away, the world's number one musical The Lion King will be in town to capture the hearts of musical lovers in Bangkok for one month starting on Sept 14 at the Muang Thai Rachadalai Theatre.
Better together
Life, Melalin Mahavongtrakul, Published on 22/03/2016
» From the nickname of world-renowned producer and songwriter David Foster alone, attendees knew what to expect at the "Hitman David Foster And Friends Asia Tour 2016" that took place on Wednesday at the Impact Arena. Even those paying 10,000 baht for a ticket had to agree that the concert was worth every satang spent. When you had Foster himself, Melanie C (Spice Girls), Natalie Imbruglia, Peter Cetera (Chicago), Richard Marx and newcomer Gerphil Flores taking the stage together, everything else faded in comparison.