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Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.
BACC explores our connection to the planet
Life, -- Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 20/08/2025
» The work of 12 outstanding photographers shortlisted for a global award are being showcased during "Prix Pictet: Human", at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 9th floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, from tomorrow until Nov 23.
Cannes 2025: What's on our watch list
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/05/2025
» The 78th edition of Europe's biggest film festival starts today. We take a look at some notable titles across different sections -- Competition, Un Certain Regard, Directors' Fortnight and Critics' Week -- including a Thai film.
Redefining family
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/02/2025
» Since Thailand's equal marriage law took effect last month, thousands of LGBTI couples have been granted the right to start family life. The enactment of this legal milestone, along with push for an amendment to surrogacy, is paving the way for redefining what a family is.
Macondo encountered
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 31/12/2024
» Ideally, good books should be left alone, even if they sit enshrined in a cobweb after a thousand years of solitude. In the reality of today's content industrial complex, that is unacceptable. Every good book can be and must be adapted. To watch is to live, to binge is to breathe. Literature is not a paradigm of text but fodder for algorithm. So here it is, with an air of inevitability, the much-touted, long-awaited, rigidly respectful and adequately decent Netflix series One Hundred Years Of Solitude -- the first eight parts, with the remaining eight coming next year.
Colombian-French artist David Rodriguez brings cultural fusion to Bangkok
Life, Published on 19/11/2024
» The beauty of cultural fusion is portrayed through art during "Bailemos", which is running at the Art Exhibition Space, 5th floor of Siam Discovery, Rama I Road, until Sunday.
Global grooves
Life, John Clewley, Published on 05/11/2024
» Manu Chao released his last studio album La Radiolina in 2007. Prior to that, he released Clandestino in 1998 and Proxima Estacion: Esperanza in 2001 to global acclaim. He took off with a huge ensemble to tour the world after that, which resulted in the live album Radio Bemba Sound System in 2004. And prior to that, he had already played his version of punk rock, inspired by The Clash, with the legendary band Mano Negra.
Coffee meets canvas
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/09/2024
» To prevent damage to artwork, food and beverages are not allowed in art galleries. However, at the newly-opened Galerie Monument visitors can enjoy a cup of coffee while looking at artwork.
Siblings divided by law
Life, Aspen Anderson, Published on 09/09/2024
» The recent passage of the Marriage Equality bill in Thailand marks a historic shift towards greater inclusivity. Yet, for many same-sex couples, the journey towards full legal recognition remains incomplete.
Inca Trail comes to Siam Discovery
Life, Published on 01/07/2024
» The breathtaking landscapes of Peru's ancient road system of Qhapaq Nan and its story are presented through photos during "Qhapaq Nan: The Great Inca Trail", which is running on the 5th floor of Siam Discovery, Rama I Road, until July 21.