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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.
A lifelong volunteer
Life, Thana Boonlert and Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 30/10/2025
» From the day Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother was crowned in 1950, she was the greatest supporter of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej as his reign began in the same year. The Queen Mother always accompanied His Majesty on royal duties in many provinces across Thailand, near and far.
Explore the Pgak'yau way of life in Chiang Rai
Life, Published on 03/09/2025
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Ban Huai Hin Lad Nai, a community of the Pgak'yau ethnic group in Wiang Pa Pao district of Chiang Rai, from Oct 17-19.
Emsphere presents a celebration of Thai fruits
Life, Published on 11/06/2025
» A wide range of premium-grade fruits and processed fruit offerings are presented during "Gourmet Fruit First 2025", which is running at Em Market, ground floor of Emsphere, Sukhumvit Road, until June 25.
Songkran Music Festival returns bigger and better
Life, Published on 01/04/2024
» "Siam Songkran Music Festival" will return bigger and better, featuring world-famous DJs and Asian music phenomena in a four-day extravaganza at RCA Central Park, Huai Khwang, from April 12-15.
A tribute to the forest
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 02/02/2024
» After launching a Prospex model dedicated to Thai elephants on Boxing Day, Seiko (Thailand) unveiled another Save The Forest timepiece last month.
Grab premium products from the mountains at Siam Paragon
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 18/01/2024
» A myriad of premium quality products from the mountains and select world-class dishes will be presented during the "Royal Project Gastronomy Festival 2024", which is running at the Parc Paragon and Gourmet Market of Siam Paragon, from today to Jan 28.
The year travellers came back
Life, Story: Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 21/12/2023
» Upon the arrival of the Year of the Rabbit, Covid-19 became a seasonal virus and the world was full of hope again as borders reopened and travellers longed to indulge their wanderlust. This lit the torch for tourism to bounce back.
A monument of emptiness and embarrassment
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 15/05/2023
» On Thiam Ruam Mit Road, Huai Khwang, a huge and empty building with a triangular façade has stood for years. A big plaque on the lawn in Thai translates to The National Gallery of Art. With no activities inside, people are left wondering when it will open. Is it true that there are plans to convert it into mixed-use spaces instead of a display of national treasures of modern and contemporary Thai art?
Homage to nature
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/02/2023
» A mechanical watch is not just a timepiece, but a reminder of the unfinished mission of Seub Nakhasathien, who laid down his life for conservation in 1990. At the helm of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary in Uthai Thani, he suffered numerous setbacks from deforestation and poaching to poverty. And after eight months of stewardship, he cleared his decks, made a will and shot himself in his quarters out of frustration in a bid to raise public awareness of environmental protection.