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Discover the charm of Chinatown at Yao Young Yiam event
Life, Published on 27/11/2025
» Interested members of the public are invited to discover the enduring charm of Yaowarat, Bangkok's legendary Chinatown, during "BEM Happy Journey 2025: Yao Young Yiam", which will take place at MRT Wat Mangkon Station (Exit 1 & 2), from tomorrow to Sunday, from 1pm to 8pm.
A tribute to Her Majesty's legacy
Life, Published on 08/11/2025
» As a tribute to Her late Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's lifelong dedication, people who pay their respects at the Grand Palace can also visit the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles for free during the mourning period.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
Impact to host to combined amusement and billiards trade show
Life, Published on 13/10/2025
» The "Thailand Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo 2025 (TAAPE 2025)" and the inaugural "Thailand Billiards Expo 2025 (TBE 2025)" will be held on the same premises, at Impact Exhibition Hall 6-7, Muang Thong Thani, daily from 10am to 5pm, starting Wednesday to Friday.
From booth to big time
Life, Published on 13/10/2025
» Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) is set to return from Oct 23-26 at CentralWorld Pulse on the 7th floor of CentralWorld. This year, BKKIF will showcase illustrations by 201 artists. Of the 200 artists, 132 are Thai and 68 are from 16 countries including Brunei, China, Greece, Japan, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand, the Philippines and Russia. Besides these 200 artists, Claudia, a popular artist who was voted for by audiences at BKKIF 2024, will also feature.
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.
Cinema as a bridge
Life, Published on 04/10/2025
» Cinema has always been more than just entertainment. It is a mirror of national culture, a powerful channel of dialogue and a bridge that connects people across continents. In the 21st century, when international relations are often seen through the prism of politics and economics, cultural diplomacy -- and especially cinema -- offers a unique opportunity to speak directly to hearts and minds.
Bitec to host cutting-edge construction expo
Life, Published on 16/09/2025
» The latest technologies for the region's construction, mining and concrete industries will be presented during CBA Expo 2025 and Concrete Expo Asia 2025, which will be held on the same premises at Bitec Hall 100, Bang Na-Trat Road, from Sept 24-26.
Sonata of soft power
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.
A night of prodigies
Life, Published on 23/08/2025
» In 1978, composer John Williams won the Best Original Music Oscar for his work on the movie Star Wars. We've all heard the main theme countless times over the years, but listening to it performed by a live symphony orchestra is a whole new intergalactic experience. Such was the intense power of the Siam Sinfonietta as it swept over the Main Hall of the Thailand Cultural Centre that my nine-year-old nephew, Hummer, was pinned to his seat with wide-eyed wonder.