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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.
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And the winner is — Thai Buddhism
Oped, Published on 31/05/2023
» Having followed Thai politics rather closely since the 1960s, I suggest that the best explanation for the results of the recent May 14 election is Thai Buddhism.
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Patron of Art and Culture
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/03/2021
» You have to see Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya work to understand why everything she is passionate about -- be it classical music, equestrianism or fashion -- all turns out to be a great achievement.
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Procession for the ages
News, Published on 22/09/2019
» The Oct 24 royal barge procession -- when His Majesty the King will attend the royal kathin (monk's robe-giving) ceremony -- is fast approaching.
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Forever grateful
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 15/02/2017
» 'My Dearest Khun Prisna, I am now in one of the most beautiful places. Our hotel's name is 'Castello del Sole' (Castle of the Sun). Isn't it chic? The name is like one in a fairy tale. This town is so cute. It has a bright-coloured lake and nice houses on slopes. Routes and paths criss-cross the hills. Colourful flowers blossom everywhere ..."
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Cycling trip in the Northeast
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 18/08/2016
» On Sept 4, the "Tour of I-San Bung Kan Classic 2" cycling tour will be held by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)'s northeastern regional office and CofeeBike Club on a 55km route to Phu Singh Hill in Bung Kan province.
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Fireworks man
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/01/2013
» Meet Worawat Manusanun, the man who plans the fireworks display for the CentralWorld New Year countdown and many other major celebrations.
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Christmas TreeCharity Project at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok
Published on 03/12/2012
» For the 6th year in a row, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok is organizing the Christmas Tree Charity Project and this year, in collaboration with Wallpaperinterior decoration and architecture magazineand Livingetc. interior decoration magazine, is supporting cancer researchby the Hematological Cancer Research Centre (HCRC) at Chulalongkorn Hospital under the auspices of The Thai Red Cross Society.
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Culture minister: Surprisingly versatile
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/08/2011
» Daughter-in-law of Chonburi strongman Kamnan Poh, youngest female minister at 35, jumped from full-time housewife to promising politician overnight.
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Soon to be 77
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/09/2010
» Instant lesson is a complete lesson, ready for use with your class. Hopefully, it will give you ideas on things you can do with the stories published each day in the Bangkok Post.
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