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Thai, Korean artists to rock Thunder Dome this Xmas
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/12/2023
» Organised by YGlobal, "Merry Pop Festa 2023", which features Thai and South Korean artists, will be held on Dec 23 at Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani. The line-up includes Han Seung-woo, Bang Ye-dam and BUS.
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Dam man, he's a writer too
Life, Published on 08/12/2014
» Sasin Chalermlarp is secretary-general of the Seub Nakhasathien Foundation and probably the best-known conservationist at the moment. Last year he led a 300km walk to campaign against the construction of Mae Wong Dam. Last month, he led a sitting protest for the same cause in Bangkok. But not many people know that Sasin has made a mark in the literary scene. His book, Pom Tam Ngarn Hai Phi Seub (I Work For Brother Seub) won second prize in the non-fiction category the at 2014 Seven Book Awards. Sasin chats with Life about his reading list and how he intentionally imitates the style of his literary idol Seksan Prasertkul.
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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).
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Exploring different heritages
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/05/2022
» Thailand is a country with cultural diversity. The "Red Area And Black Spirit" art exhibition presents two cultures that reflect the differences between two woodcut artists -- Chayasit Orisoon and Warisara Apisampinwong. While Chayasit showcases Song or Tai Dam culture in his "Black Spirit" room, Warisara exhibits Chinese-Thai culture in her "Red Area". Both Chayasit and Warisara are colleagues who earned a master's in visual arts from Silpakorn University. Since their woodcut pieces involve culture, they decided to hold the exhibition together at the People's Gallery, Bangkok Art & Culture Centre.
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A disappearing river
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/03/2021
» Artist Disorn Duangdao is one of the many people who has seen the Mekong River in Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai, change from muddy brown to an aquamarine colour. Although the blue river looks beautiful to tourists, it is actually a sign that the river is starving of vital sediment because dams in China are preventing it from flowing downstream. Another negative impact caused by the dam is that the river has dried up so much that the rocks in the bed can be seen for the first time.
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End on a high
Life, John Clewley, Published on 24/12/2019
» The entertainment business is in full swing as we come to the end of 2019 with lots of concerts and end-of-year parties not only in Bangkok but also around the country. Word Beat has been out and about to join in the fun. Here are some recent highlights.
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Magnificent molam rides again!
Life, John Clewley, Published on 26/12/2017
» This year's party at the Jim Thompson Farm in Pak Thong Chai, held each year at the same time -- the farm opened to the public for six weeks -- was a fun affair. The Farm Tour for 2017 is about the importance of water in the country's northeastern region, as reflected in the title, "Rushing Water -- The Life Force Of Isan".
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Small things considered
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 23/06/2019
» In much the same way that eyes are said to be the window to the soul, band names give us a glimpse into the collective personality lurking behind each group. And as far as Thai band names are concerned, they can range from prosaic (Solitude Is Bliss, My Life As Ali Thomas) and whimsical (Apartment Khunpa, Charblues, Gym and Swim) to absolutely outlandish (Big Ass, Calories Blah Blah). For Sakon Nakhon-based trio Junlaholaan, names represent a curious juxtaposition where two incongruous concepts (jun, micro, and holaan, enormous) coexist to convey a deeply philosophical message. Yes, we are but a tiny speck in the universe -- the band seems to be saying -- but at the same time, a butterfly in Brazil could also cause a tornado in Texas, couldn't it?
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Stars of yesterday shine on
Life, Published on 23/04/2019
» Famous stars from the 80s will perform at the "His & Her Presents Ruam Dao 18 Karat: The Retro" concert, which will be held at Bitec Hall 106, Bang Na-Trat Road, on Saturday April 27 at 6pm.
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Revolutionary's road
Life, John Clewley, Published on 02/04/2019
» Poet, novelist, piano player. And that was before Gil Scott-Heron had reached 20. He wrote and recorded his best known song, The Revolution Will Not Be Televised, in 1971, and from then on produced a unique and polemical body of prose, poetry and music that led him to be dubbed the "Father of Political Rap", the originator of "nu soul" and many more titles. He preferred being called a "bluesologist".
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