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Guitarist picks sad way to save mother
News, Jeerawat Na Thalang, Published on 28/08/2016
» Young classical guitar virtuoso Irin Prechanvinit is selling a cherished musical instrument she considers her "best buddy" to pay for her mother's cancer treatment.
Jatuporn challenges military to arrest him
News, Published on 30/04/2016
» United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) leader Jatuporn Prompan on Friday cried foul after being linked to a group of suspects charged with violating the computer crime law and inciting unrest under Section 116 of the Criminal Code.
Blue-blood gets a taste for your blood
Life, Kaona Pongpipat, Published on 09/02/2016
» When Chulachak Chakrabongse speaks, he rarely looks your way. He could be drifting or struck by sheer boredom, but you are never offended. You're busy wondering what to make of his presence: as teen star that he once was, as a father of two, as great-great-grandson of King Rama V, as 34-year-old blues rock star "Hugo", who was with Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. Or now, in a rather unexpected turn of career path, as Count Dracula in a stage play production of Bram Stoker's classic.
Thaksin faces army libel suit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/08/2015
» The Criminal Court yesterday agreed to hear a defamation suit filed by the army against ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra over his interview accusing members of the Privy Council of backing the coup that ousted the government of his sister, Yingluck Shinawatra, on May 22 last year.
Thaksin urges 'no' for charter
Online Reporters, Published on 15/08/2015
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has sent a clear signal on the draft charter, urging his supporters to throw it out.
Voice of an angel
Life, Onsiri Pravattiyagul, Published on 12/05/2015
» With blue streaks in her long, lush blonde hair, Jackie Evancho looks more like a typical 15-year-old trying to figure out a way through her teenage years than a global singing sensation.
Mongkut, reinterpreted
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 18/03/2015
» When Arin Rungjang learned of the art heist near Paris earlier this month, the Thai artist had good reason to feel concerned. At dawn on March 1, thieves broke into a high-security wing of the Chateau de Fontainebleau and made off with 15 priceless works of Asian art, including Phra Maha Mongkut Longya, a replica of a royal crown studded with rubies, pearls, emerald and diamonds. It was one of several royal tributes presented to Emperor Napoleon III by King Rama IV in 1861.
Visitors wowed by 'Thainess'
News, Published on 15/01/2015
» A "Discover Thainess" parade designed to educate foreign visitors about the kingdom's cultural heritage drew large crowds Wednesday evening, dazzling tourists and expats with elaborate costumes and decorated floats.
Cops nab five 'men in black' suspects
News, Post Reporters, Published on 12/09/2014
» The arrest of five so-called "men in black" allegedly involved in the killing of soldiers and civilians during political unrest in 2010 could lead to the identification of those responsible for masterminding the violence, a National Legislative Assembly member has predicted.
The Mighty Trio: Chopin, Hough and Debussy
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 02/09/2014
» It has taken 15 months, but Stephen Hough is finally giving Bangkok an encore. Rather, the great British pianist is giving a dozen-odd encores after his triumphant performance of the Rachmaninoff and Lutuslawski Paganini variations last year.