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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.
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.
Molam master passes
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/07/2025
» World Beat journeyed to Roi Et province last week to attend the funeral of Assoc Prof Jarernchai Chonpairot, who passed away on the July 5 aged 83.
Echoes of Isan
Life, John Clewley, Published on 12/03/2024
» Sombat Simla is one of Thailand's top khaen players. He's been bending the notes of his khaen baet (eight rows of double pipes, sixteen in total) for more than 50 years.
Illuminating Khon Kaen
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 07/07/2022
» Thanks to the network of roads connecting the city's transit system, the illustrious neighbourhood of Srichan has remained Khon Kaen's vibrant commercial district and entertainment hub serving mouth-watering street food destination for more than five decades. It is linked with Na Muang and Klang Muang roads, home to the historical Khon Kaen Rama cinema, Bank of Thailand, 66-year-old Mui Chin cafe and a 60-year-old Chinese medical store.
Desktop Error returns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/05/2022
» Desktop Error's first tour in four years is set for June and July, with special supporting act Hariguem Zaboy.
Designing a better tomorrow
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 10/02/2022
» Bangkok Design Week is returning for its fifth edition, with over 200 interesting onsite exhibitions and activities to bring the capital back to life and stimulate the economy.
Building a sustainable future
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/10/2021
» Clad in face masks, urban dwellers brave not only the coronavirus but also smog. Bangkok has been suffocating in polluted air from various sources that release greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, into the atmosphere.
Khon Kaen hosting Isan Festival
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 04/08/2021
» In the midst of the virus crisis, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA) has joined hands with the private sector, creative entrepreneurs and educational institutes to bring the northeastern town of Khon Kaen back to life with the Isan Creative Festival 2021, which runs until Aug 15.
Otop Fest takes its products online
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 03/08/2021
» The One Tambon One Product (Otop) Midyear Fest 2021 has returned. This time, the fair is available via an online shopping platform.