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Two culinary icons unite for a dinner at Basil
Life, Published on 11/11/2025
» Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit presents Once In A Lifetime, an exquisite four-hands charity dinner that unites two icons of Thai gastronomy at its Basil restaurant on Thursday at 6.30pm.
The Nongng files
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 30/10/2025
» While parodies and jokes serve as tools for entertainment, the online community "Nongng" uses memes and dark comedy to convey social phenomenon and concerns. And now, their unique humour has become an art form that allows audiences to explore and adapt jokes to their life.
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.
Queer Film Festival calls on Southeast Asian auteurs
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/08/2025
» The second edition of the 29 Queer Film Festival is now accepting submissions until Aug 15.
Exhibition presents a look at evolving portraits
Life, Published on 17/06/2025
» Art lovers are invited to trace the evolving language of portraits -- from classical foundations to experimental re-imaginings during "Only Faces On My Mind", which is running at Agni Gallery until July 30.
Fractured bonds
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/04/2025
» Neo Sora's debut feature film Happyend envisions a dystopian near-future Tokyo under threat of an earthquake, which forms the backdrop of youth rebellion against authoritarianism. As it is followed by aftershocks that fracture personal relationships, Happyend is an ode to friends drifting apart at the mercy of larger forces, but still in the same universe.
Wacoal opens innovative space in Chinatown
Life, Published on 14/04/2025
» Wacoal introduces "Wacoal Yaowarat Space", which is not just a contemporary lingerie boutique but also an art cafe located in Bangkok's Chinatown area.
Hope Fair Market returns this week at Rembrandt
Life, Published on 24/03/2025
» The Hope Fair will return with the "Spring Hope Fair Market" at Rembrandt Bangkok Hotel, Sukhumvit 18, on Thursday from 11am to 8pm.
The euthanasia debate
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/02/2025
» A request for euthanasia from a terminally ill patient -- a controversial practice that remains illegal in Thailand -- inspired Dr Isaree Siriwankulthon, a palliative care physician-cum-author, to write a popular novel in 2023.
Hope Fair kicks off for the holiday season
Life, Published on 26/11/2024
» The Hope Fair will kick off the holiday season with a pop-up Christmas market featuring bespoke selections by over 100 local and regional partner vendors, in the Ballroom of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel, tomorrow from 11am to 8pm.