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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.
A bold new era with Michelin-trained chefs
Life, Published on 19/09/2025
» Centara Hotels & Resorts recently announced the appointment of three new chefs across its Bangkok properties, each shaped by Michelin-starred kitchens in Cádiz, Rome and Hong Kong.
Molam master passes
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/07/2025
» World Beat journeyed to Roi Et province last week to attend the funeral of Assoc Prof Jarernchai Chonpairot, who passed away on the July 5 aged 83.
Ramathibodi Foundation launches new Disney collection
Life, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Ramathibodi Foundation is launching a special charitable collection titled Mickey Mouse & Friends by CatchyXofficial, featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto on a variety of items, including clothes, bags and other accessories specially for fans of Disney.
Root of the matter
Life, John Clewley, Published on 20/07/2023
» Earlier this year, Craft Recordings released the 2CD compilation Birth Right: A Black Roots Music Compendium with the aim of introducing the astonishing variety and depth of black roots music in the US in just 40 songs. Historian Dr Ted Olson and producer Scott Billington have done a great job of presenting a wide range of styles and genres -- from trad jazz to gospel to Louisiana la-la to Gullah music to country blues to brass bands. It's a fascinating musical ride for the listener.
Counting down the best restaurants
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 30/12/2022
» Over the past year, Life has reviewed over 70 eateries. Here are the 10 that stand out.
Bangkok loses stalwart of city's music scene
Life, John Clewley, Published on 16/08/2022
» Bangkok's local Irish music scene has been in in mourning since news reached the City of Angels that resident Irish music expert Dr Mick Moloney passed away in his Greenwich Village apartment in New York on July 27. He was 77. Mick had been a part-time resident in the city for more than 20 years. Irish President Michael D. Higgins released a statement noting that "his passing is a loss to the musical heritage of Ireland, to Irish America, and to Irish music worldwide".
LGBTI-themed content worth a watch on Netflix
Life, Published on 22/06/2022
» There are a lot of activities and celebrations during Pride Month in Thailand. Last week, for example, the Marriage Equality Bill cleared its first reading in parliament along with four related bills promoting civil union between people across all genders.
Ode to an action icon
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/04/2022
» Bruce Willis is the definition of a go-to action star. In the 80s and 90s, along with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Sylvester Stallone, Willis was a star whose movies changed the course of Hollywood in a major way.
Postively Positano
Life, Published on 18/03/2022
» Disaya Vacationist recently hosted the "Disaya Vacationist x Banyan Tree Veya Phuket Present Sailing To Positano Collection" that featured stunning fabric patterns of mermaids swimming over waves and sailing uniforms to evoke holiday moods inspired by the Italian coastal village of Positano.