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Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
Bangkok's most enchanting food carnival hits Emsphere
Life, Published on 29/12/2025
» Food lovers have until Jan 5 to indulge in delicious dishes during "Gourmet Winter Wondersquare 2025", at Em Market, ground floor of Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road.
Time travel with timeless Thai tunes at 'Songstory Concert'
Life, Published on 08/12/2025
» Music lovers can travel back in time and rediscover the beauty of iconic Thai contemporary music during "Songstory Concert: The First Chapter", which will take place in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Dec 21 at 2pm.
Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
Let there be light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/08/2025
» Song Wat is a unique neighbourhood that blends historical and cultural charm with the modern vibes of new establishments. Until Saturday, this neighbourhood is being illuminated by Awakening Song Wat 2025, an inaugural light and digital art festival organised by Awakening Festivals. The famous festival brings light to small alleys and hidden corners, offering fresh perspectives of this historic district.
Amy is still missing, almost 30 years later
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/07/2025
» For some reason, unsolved cases remain one of the most popular genres among true crime aficionados -- perhaps because they're the kinds of mysteries that continue to boggle the mind long after the final frame. There's a particular frustration, and fascination, in not knowing what really happened. And few cases embody that unresolved tension as hauntingly as the disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley.
Outdoor screenings at National Museum celebrate Bangkok's 243rd anniversary
Life, Published on 22/04/2025
» From tomorrow until Sunday, enjoy free outdoor screenings in the majestic setting of the National Museum as the Ministry of Culture and the Thai Film Archive present five curated films that showcase diverse aspects of Bangkok, its history, culture and inhabitants, as part of celebrations of the 243rd anniversary of its founding.
A farewell to legends
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/04/2025
» Veteran singer and much-loved National Artist Pongsri Woranuch, often referred to as the first "Queen of Luk Thung", died on Sunday at the age of 85.
Artists join hands to celebrate body positivity
Life, Published on 07/04/2025
» A dozen artists have joined hands to celebrate body positivity through artistic expressions during "Art Calories", which is running at The Gallery Shop, 1st floor River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until April 30.
Roi Et culture, loud and proud
Life, John Clewley, Published on 25/03/2025
» World Beat was out and about in Isan recently for a visit to the annual Boon Pha Wet Festival in Roi Et.