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Rocket Man rocks Bangkok
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/12/2015
» Sir Elton John entertained thousands of his Thai and foreign fans at "Elton John All The Hits Tour Live in Bangkok" at Impact Arena Muang Thong Thani on Sunday night.
A man of arts and sciences
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 07/08/2014
» Stepping into the Itsarawinitchai Throne Hall in the compound of the National Museum Bangkok, visitors may be stunned when they see the big changes there. Now, the hall is full of glittering thrones, royal chairs, palace decoration items, paintings, musical instruments and centuries-old books. This is the Fine Arts Department's special exhibition, "When East Meets West: A King's Treasure At The Front Palace", which will run until Aug 31.
Remembering A Prince Of Art
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/04/2019
» After two years of temporary closure for restoration, Ban Plainern, the residence of the late Prince Narisaranuvattiwongse -- the Great Craftsman of Siam -- is today reopened for a special occasion. Every year, the Naris Foundation and the Chitrabongs family celebrate Naris Day, the prince's birthday, by opening up the residence in Bangkok's Klong Toey district to distinguished guests on April 28 and to the public all day on April 29.
Preserving the ancient arts
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 22/10/2018
» One night in Khanom district of Nakhon Si Thammarat province, 15-year-old Thanawit Kerddam brought out his best in performing a southern folk tale before numerous viewers. He provided the voices to more than 10 nang talung shadow puppets, sang along with fast-paced southern music, and occasionally slipped in jokes and current events. Although the audience from Bangkok did not understand the southern dialect, they felt the characters' emotions as the shadow puppets danced behind the white-cloth screen.
A night of wallflower jazz
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 25/02/2016
» It was a memorable night when Diana Krall, the five-time Grammy-winning jazz pianist and vocalist, showcased her musical talent and beautiful voice at the "Diana Krall Wallflower World Tour Live In Bangkok 2016" last Friday. That evening played to both joyous and melancholy moods through various classic and light jazz tunes.
The circus comes to town
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 04/12/2014
» During last month's Harmony World Puppet Carnival Bangkok Thailand 2014, audiences had the rare opportunity to experience the art of puppetry from 80 countries in one place — Rattanakosin Island, the old quarter of Bangkok. More than 100 stages and street shows were inspired by history, pop culture, social situations and used traditional forms of puppetry as well as influences of other performing arts such as circus. Many shows brought smiles, laughter and tears, and many were thought-provoking.
Monster hit of a Musical
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 20/01/2015
» The wait is over for those wishing to watch the Broadway musical version of Beauty And The Beast. To celebrate its 20th anniversary on the stage, Disney's Beauty And The Beast, The Original Broadway Musical Spectacular, will premiere at Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre on Feb 24 and run until March 15.
Culture on a string
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/10/2014
» While the epic Ramakien is told through nang talung, the art of shadow puppetry from southern Thailand, a shadow puppet from Hamburg, Germany, will portray a child waking up in the middle of the night.
Dutch diva serves up jazz and love
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 30/06/2015
» 'Entertainer" is the perfect word to describe Laura Fygi, as well as the appellation "jazz diva". Proof of this was her performance at "The Glorious Celebration With Laura Fygi", a concert that played to various shades of pleasant moods, which took place last Thursday in Bangkok.
Master of puppets
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 16/08/2019
» His heart and mind remain true to aesthetics. His eagle eyes are still sharp, focusing on every detail. National Artist Chakrabhand Posayakrit is 76 years old today. To celebrate, a new exhibition is showcasing the hun krabok (traditional Thai rod puppets), paintings and drawings from his 1989 production of Sam Kok (Romance Of The Three Kingdoms).