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The jazzman of Bangkok
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/04/2025
» The Bamboo Bar at the famous Oriental Hotel was set up in 1953 during a period when the hotel had several owners, including pioneering photographer and social activist Germaine Krull, and the art collector and silk king Jim Thompson. It quickly became one of the Bangkok's top nightclubs, known for its live jazz sessions.
Remembering soul' s ' Sultans of Sweat '
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/01/2025
» For twenty years, between 1961 and 1981, the hugely popular US soul and R&B act Sam & Dave, thrilled audiences with their all-action, stompin' soul music. Both singers were brought up singing in gospel choirs at church and they took their 'pleading preacher' call-and-response gospel style to secular audiences.
Top Halloween films of 2024
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/10/2024
» Halloween lovers everywhere are now filling their final days of the spooky season with pumpkin carving, costume parties, haunted house visits and endless candy runs. Yet, one of the best ways to embrace the eerie atmosphere of Halloween is by curling up with a good horror film, especially as 2024 has been a stellar year for fans of spine-chilling cinema.
A fast-paced vampire thriller
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/10/2024
» As a devoted fan of Stephen King since youth, I am familiar with Salem's Lot and its chilling narrative of bloodthirsty vampires infiltrating a small town. Many will recall the 1979 TV series adaptation, a tale potent enough to dissuade late-night trips to the kitchen or even a glance out the window.
Journey 'down the rabbit hole' at RCB Galleria
Life, Published on 08/08/2024
» A dozen artists from five countries have joined hands to bring a wondrous tale to life during "Down The Rabbit Hole", which kicks off today and runs until Sept 5, at RCB Galleria 3, 2nd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24.
Genre-bending greats
Life, John Clewley, Published on 16/07/2024
» Swamp Dogg (real name Jerry Williams Jr) is a well-known black American singer, songwriter, producer and Williams Jr's alter ego. A few years back, I wrote about Blame It On The Dogg: The Swamp Dogg Anthology 1968-1978, which features some of his hit R&B songs (put out under his real name and alter ego), such as She's A Heartbreaker by Gene Pitney and Stop Knocking by Ruth Brown.
Properly playful
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 31/05/2024
» 'I'd probably just die one day on the job!" is what Sir Paul Smith says when asked if he is ever looking to retire. "Not today I hope, although it is quite comfortable on this sofa. When I retire would be when I feel like I can't contribute to the business any more. But at the moment, I hope and still think I can contribute. Or you can ask Michael [from my team], I'll keep my ears closed."
Poor Barbie... Oppenheimer's the bomb
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/03/2024
» The annual guessing game to read the minds of inscrutable Oscars voters is here.
Groundbreaking street art to go under the hammer
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/02/2024
» A series of signature works from the underground art movement will go under the hammer at Julien's Auctions in California, on Feb 22 at 10am local time (Feb 23 at 1am Thai time). The works are now available for online bidding via JuliensAuctions.com.
Driving excellence
Life, Noko, Published on 24/11/2023
» Last week, IWC Schaffhausen celebrated its long-standing partnerships with Mercedes-AMG and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell attending the event in Las Vegas.