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Revisiting a golden age
Life, John Clewley, Published on 04/06/2025
» Arabic popular music produced several divas in the 20th century, with each blessed with a powerful distinctive voice. Some of them included the "Egyptian Immortal" Oum Kalthoum, who dominated Arabic radio with her expressive voice; "Algerian Rose" Warda; Farouz, "The Star of Lebanon"; and "Syrian Mystic" Asmahan, whose life was tragically cut short at just 32.
Global grooves
Life, John Clewley, Published on 05/11/2024
» Manu Chao released his last studio album La Radiolina in 2007. Prior to that, he released Clandestino in 1998 and Proxima Estacion: Esperanza in 2001 to global acclaim. He took off with a huge ensemble to tour the world after that, which resulted in the live album Radio Bemba Sound System in 2004. And prior to that, he had already played his version of punk rock, inspired by The Clash, with the legendary band Mano Negra.
Celebrate pizza week in Bangkok
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 23/08/2024
» Get ready for a pizza party like no other! Thailand hosts the first “Pizza Week — Asia Edition” from Aug 28-30 in Bangkok.
New movies out this week: Aug 8-14
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 08/08/2024
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Farewell to a legend
Life, John Clewley, Published on 05/12/2023
» News of the passing of frontman and singer of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, on Nov 30 sent shockwaves of sadness around the world of Irish music. Tributes were published across media, from the Irish president to his former bandmates.
Kita Food Festival returns to Malaysia and Singapore
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/08/2023
» The Kita Food Festival, which celebrates the culinary culture of Southeast Asia, returns this year, kicking off events in Kuching, Malaysia on Sept 27.
Your horoscope for Nov 12-18
Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 12/11/2021
» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money, couples & singles from the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how will you fare this week & beyond!
Chase the cherry blossoms in Phu Lom Lo
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 10/12/2020
» During the cold season, the mountains of Phu Lom Lo in Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park in Loei turn pink due to the blossoming of wild Himalayan cherry trees known in Thai as phaya suea khrong.
'Real Lord Of The Flies' shipwreck to become major movie
Life, AFP, Published on 26/05/2020
» The remarkable story of six boys stranded on a remote island that has been dubbed the "Real Lord Of The Flies" is to become a Hollywood movie, it was announced recently.
New committee plans broad strokes
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 10/01/2020
» The newly appointed National Cybersecurity Committee (NCSC) is expected to hold its first meeting this month to map out guidelines for the protection of the Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) in response to the Cybersecurity Act.