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    Top tunes this June

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 20/06/2023

    » Veteran kora master Toumani Diabaté and Kayhan Kalhor soar to the top spot on the June edition of the Transglobal World Music Chart with a new release on Real World, The Sky Is The Same Colour Everywhere. Diabaté is well-known for his cross-cultural collaborations, from his early days with Ketama, a flamenco, jazz, West Africa fusion, to later work with the London Symphony Orchestra (Korolen), while Kalhor is an award-winning Kurdish-Iranian master of the kamancheh (fiddle) and setar (lute).

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    If it's 'early doors' there's plenty of time

    News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 11/06/2023

    » A Thai reader asked recently the meaning of the expression "early doors" which he had heard used frequently in English football commentaries. It has become quite a familiar observation in sport to indicate a game is still at an early stage. It also creeps into everyday language although perhaps in the more common form of "early days".

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    The remarkable lady from Nutbush

    News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/05/2023

    » Tributes have poured in for Tina Turner who sadly passed away at the age of 83 this week in Switzerland. I would like to add a small, if inadequate thank you to this wonderful performer who brought such joy to millions. In addition to having a great talent she was also a lovely lady and her Buddhist faith played a strong role in her life. Tina had soul.

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    Brits can still put on a good show

    News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 14/05/2023

    » Considering how depressing the world news has been lately, the coronation of King Charles III last weekend provided a brief diversion. It might not be everybody's cup of tea but the Brits certainly know how to put on a show if a bit of history is involved. They're good at pomp and pageantry and most importantly love a parade with plenty of horses.

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    Where street food becomes art

    Life, Published on 05/04/2023

    » After having wowed people in London, New York, Los Angeles and Beijing with her adorable felt works, highly acclaimed British artist Lucy Sparrow will give a Bangkok debut exhibition at the Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Road, for one month.

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    The sound of the Balkans

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 28/02/2023

    » One of the Balkan's best-known bands is Mostar Sevdah Reunion, whose 12th studio album Lady Sings The Balkan Blues (Snail Records, Bosnia and Herzegovina) is currently riding high on the World Music charts. The band is something of a Bosnian institution, carrying the torch for updated versions of folk music, in this case, sevdalinka music of Bosnian Muslims.

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    Prompt justice

    Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/02/2023

    » Re: "Ministry to probe attack on tourist"; "Phuket apologises for attack on Chinese tourist", (BP, Feb 7 & 8).

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    Bill Nighy, master of misdirection

    Sunday Spotlight, Published on 29/01/2023

    » British actor Bill Nighy was trying to describe how he prepared for his character in the new drama Living. He plays Mr Williams, a buttoned-up, almost catatonically reticent bureaucrat in post-World War II London who, upon learning that he is dying, decides finally to live.

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    Somchai picked to stay on as executive at AIS

    Business, Srisamorn Phoosuphanusorn, Published on 25/01/2023

    » Somchai Lertsutiwong, chief executive of Advanced Info Service (AIS), will continue in his leadership role at the country's leading mobile operator for at least another year, says Sarath Ratanavadi, vice-chairman of the company's board.

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    City a top 10 NYE party spot

    News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/12/2022

    » Bangkok has been named among the top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve this year as it booms back to life after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CNN report.

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