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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.
Communication breakdown
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/07/2025
» Athipat Boonleang, a deaf gay rider, was on the way to deliver a parcel. Confused by the customer's location, she sent a text message to no avail. She contacted an online sign language interpretation service only to find that it is suspended.
A capitalist nightmare
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/07/2025
» Thump thump bump. Netflix's psychological thriller Wall To Wall envisions a dystopian contemporary South Korea. It is a cautionary tale of late-stage capitalist society fraught with economic volatility, mental breakdowns and class divide.
Personal portals
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/06/2025
» Organised by the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC) and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Early Years Project is an annual event that aims to support and develop emerging artists.
Bangkok orchestra to host concert for cancer care
Life, Published on 26/11/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation presents "Melodies for Medicine: A Celebration of Classical And Thai Music", a special event that combines a medical talk and a concert at Kian Gwan Building, Witthayu Road, on Sunday from 2pm to 4.30pm.
Pharma leaders to gather at QSNCC
Life, Published on 04/07/2024
» Producers, distributors and innovators in the pharmaceutical industry and related businesses will be showcasing innovations, technologies, products and equipment during "CPHI South East Asia 2024" at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center's Hall 1-3, Ratchadaphisek Road, from July 10-12.
Bitec hosts conference on sustainable packaging trends with 2,000 exhibitors
Life, Published on 12/06/2024
» The latest technologies, solutions and trends shaping the future of sustainable processing and packaging are presented during "ProPak Asia 2024", which kicks off today and runs daily from 10am to 6pm until Saturday, at Bitec, Bang Na-Trat Road.
Amal Naj: Taking inspiration from crisis
Life, S.P. Somtow, Published on 06/06/2024
» Once a powerful executive for a worldwide Big Pharma company, Indian-American author and entrepreneur Amal Naj found his true calling in a hospital in Bangkok during the Covid crisis. Suffering from the virus, involuntarily sequestered in strict quarantine during one of this century's darkest times, he had the chance to reflect on what life really means, who he really wanted to be in life, and how he could truly make a difference in the lives of others.
Teams set to battle it out at 'Polo Open'
Life, Published on 18/01/2024
» The Thai Polo and Equestrian Club will kick off 2024 tournaments with the anticipated "Thai Polo Open 2024", which promises to be an unforgettable spectacle of sport, glamour and philanthropy, on Saturday.
Small yet big
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 29/11/2023
» Prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, residents of Jalandhar in northern India were never able to see the Himalayas as the view of the mountain range -- even in close proximity -- had always been clouded by air impurities. However, after traffic pollution dissipated following lockdowns, the Himalayas suddenly came into view, unveiling mountain peaks that had otherwise been unfamiliar to residents.