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The beat goes on
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Many traditional performances have lost popularity because they fail to adapt with the times. Molam is an excellent example of an Isan performing art that has incorporated modern features with traditional characteristics and remains popular today.
The Peninsula Bangkok celebrates new beginnings
Life, Published on 08/04/2025
» The Peninsula Bangkok, in collaboration with River City Bangkok, has launched "New Beginnings: The Spirit Of Songkran", an art exhibition featuring works by 17 contemporary Thai artists. The exhibition is open to the public from now until June 30 on the 2nd floor of the hotel.
Celebrate Japanese cinema at CentralWorld
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/01/2025
» Mongkol Cinema, a prominent distributor of acclaimed Japanese films in Thailand, is proud to announce "Mongkol Cinema Film Festival 2025". The event, which runs from Feb 7 to Feb 9 at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld, will give audiences the chance to relive five remarkable Japanese films on the big screen. This exclusive festival offers a cinematic journey through timeless stories and heartfelt moments that have touched audiences worldwide.
Explore Lampang's Burmese legacy with Siam Society
Life, Published on 13/01/2025
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to enjoy Burmese and colonial heritage in Lampang from Feb 28 to March 2.
Lisa to headline New Year celebrations at Iconsiam
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/11/2024
» As Bangkok's sky sparkles with a display of eco-friendly fireworks, Lalisa 'Lisa' Manobal, the Kingdom's incredible singer and style icon, will be the headliner for the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2025 at Iconsiam, which will take place from Dec 29-31.
Koh Mak adventures
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 08/08/2024
» After a two-hour drive from Songkhla to the peaceful Koh Mak community, I found myself lounging on a waterfront deck savouring gentle winds and breathtaking views of the Songkhla Lake around me.
A majestic display
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 25/07/2024
» In the afternoon sun, a fleet of four exquisite royal barges -- Suphannahong, Narayana Song Suban King Rama IX, Anantanagaraj and Anekajatbhujonga -- are moored at the Thonburi Naval Dockyard as 240 oarsmen train in preparation for the Royal Kathin (robe offering) ritual scheduled to take place in October.
Beyond the Buddha
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/05/2024
» As a traveller and photographer, Kamthorn Paowattanasuk enjoys visiting temples. While most people like to take photos at famous spots or with well-known sculptures, Kamthorn is interested in temple structures repaired using substitute materials. For example, what used to be a sermon hall made from wood was replaced with cement because wood is too expensive. In another temple, wooden handrails in an ordination hall and the temple gates were replaced with alloy.
Cool spots for Songkran
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/04/2024
» This year's Songkran festival is special since it is the first after the holiday was formally recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by Unesco four months ago. In Bangkok alone, grand celebrations and activities are awaiting revellers at shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions. Here are some recommended venues to take part in water splashing to promote the nation's soft power.
A seminar at Chula explores the future of humanity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 22/01/2024
» Are we becoming an endangered species? This will be the topic of discussion this evening at the seminar "Redesigning Human Existence" at the Faculty of Engineering Auditorium, Chulalongkorn University. Come listen to an insightful discussion on human extinction and the ethical considerations of a potential redesign.