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Blast from the good old past
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 10/11/2023
» A jukebox musical titled Fan Chan (My Girl) recently transported theatregoers on a nostalgic journey. This week's opening undoubtedly thrilled audiences of all age groups with its curated selection of popular hits from the 1980s to the 2000s, a young cast of talented children, teen heartthrobs and a special guest star.
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A 'goddess of the flute'
Life, James Keller, Published on 28/09/2023
» To mark the 145th anniversary of B. Grimm Ltd in Thailand, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) paid suitable homage to its chief supporter and benefactor in mid-September with a concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC), featuring one of today's bona fide classical superstars, the Korean sensation known as the "Goddess of the Flute" -- Jasmine Choi. Formerly Principal Flute of the Cincinnati Symphony at the tender age of 22, and subsequently the first female player to win the same position with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Choi now pursues a successful top-flight solo career which captivates audiences the world over.
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Musical marvel
Life, James Keller, Published on 14/09/2023
» The visit of a genuine classical virtuoso to the Thailand Cultural Centre is guaranteed to tempt a larger than usual audience, and indeed it was most refreshing to witness an almost packed auditorium towards the end of August for the latest concert by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, supported by B.Grimm Group.
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And ya don't stop!
Life, John Clewley, Published on 16/08/2023
» On Aug 11, New York City celebrated the 50th anniversary the birth of hip-hop with exhibitions, concerts and street art across the five boroughs.
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Asean mapping out a vision for 2045
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 15/08/2023
» Regional experts and scholars have been busy squeezing their brains to draft Asean's vision for the next two decades. They are already halfway there. However, a lot more needs to be done to ensure that the new Asean Community Post 2025 Vision, which will now run up to 2045, will fit the overall aspiration of Asean citizens, who currently number roughly 672 million.
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US police drop Cardi B mic throw probe
AFP, Published on 04/08/2023
» LOS ANGELES - Cardi B will not face criminal charges over an incident in which she threw her microphone at a member of her audience, police in Las Vegas said Thursday.
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A melodic tribute to royalty
Life, James Keller, Published on 27/07/2023
» In celebration of the 71st birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on Saturday, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra performed a special concert recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre, supported by B. Grimm Group.
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Want to use less air conditioning? Turn on a fan
News, Published on 25/07/2023
» Earlier this year, the UK attempted to go coal-free. But an increased need for air conditioning forced the usually temperate country to reverse itself and restart an old coal-fired power plant -- after only 46 days.
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RBSO brings movie magic from Hollywood
Life, James Keller, Published on 20/07/2023
» If ever there was an orchestral concert in Bangkok which proved how important it is to occasionally undertake something a little bit different, then that was the successful event presented by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation in the Thailand Cultural Centre recently.
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How do ‘Barbie’ and Blackpink figure in a dangerous territorial dispute?
Published on 09/07/2023
» Of all the things that could inflame tensions in a region that could someday be a theatre of war between superpowers, the movie “Barbie” was not an obvious catalyst. Yet here we are.
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