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We wish you a merry Christmas!
Life, Bangkok Post Life section, Published on 25/12/2025
» Good times or bad, it's Christmas -- a time of joy and celebration. Life wishes you a merry Christmas with highlights from many countries around the world
Artist transforms everyday objects into profound pieces
Life, Published on 26/06/2025
» You are invited to look closely and find meaning in contemporary sculptural works on show during "Stratum", at The Charoen AArt until Aug 17.
Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra showcases international female talent for royal performance
Life, James Keller, Published on 11/02/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra had celebrated the birthday of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya two days earlier, but on Jan 9 the musical festivities and tributes to the orchestra's beloved patron continued at the Thailand Cultural Centre, with yet another concert of fine Romantic period Russian masterpieces performed in the presence of the musical Princess.
An evening of Russian tunes
Life, James Keller, Published on 28/01/2025
» On the occasion of the birthday of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Rosconcert, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Thailand and B.Grimm presented a wonderfully inspiring evening of all-Russian music at the Thailand Cultural Centre to begin its 2025 season in style. Also in attendance for this diplomatically significant occasion was Evgeny Tomikhin, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Thailand.
War weary and wary
Life, Robin Westley Martin, Published on 21/02/2024
» For over two years, world news was dominated by disclosures and information about Covid, and the measures we needed to undertake to keep ourselves safe from infection. But that all changed on Feb 24, 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine and set about an egregious war against a non-aggressive country.
Last day to see two war-related exhibitions
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 07/09/2023
» Today (Sept 7) is the last day art enthusiasts can catch a glimpse of the Russia-Ukraine war through exhibitions "Culture vs War" and "Ukraine Through The Eyes Of A Thai Journalist" which are on view at Palette Artspace, BTS Thong Lo, until 8pm.
An evening of world dance
Life, Published on 23/08/2023
» Sala Sudasiri Sobha presents "Dance Souvenirs", a fun evening of lovely tunes that will take audiences to taste various cultures in different continents, on Sept 3 at 4pm.
Check out these documentaries of disaster
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/03/2023
» Following the disappearance of a caesium-137 tube, the discovery of radiated red dust in a metal foundry in Prachin Buri has sparked fear of contamination of radioactive substances in the environment. I've picked some documentaries and films that portray the man-made impact of radiation on communities.
Lessons for humanity
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/11/2022
» The classic novel All Quiet On The Western Front by German author Erich Maria Remarque documents the brutality of World War I. Those who live in the US are perhaps more familiar with this story as the book is usually required reading as part of high school and university curriculums. While I have never read the book, I have seen the first film adaptation in a big Hollywood production from 1930.
Venice and the milk of dreams
Life, Apinan Poshyananda, Published on 15/08/2022
» Santa Maria Della Salute, also known as Saint Mary of Health, stands majestically at Punta Della Dogana by the Grand Canal in the city of Venice. In 1631, Venice experienced an unusually devastating plague when nearly a third of the population was wiped out. As a votive offering, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health with objects of art that bore reference to the Black Death. In March 2022, after postponement due to Covid-19 that killed thousands in the city, the 59th Venice Biennale opened under the theme of "The Milk Of Dreams" and was welcomed like a warm delicious latte by the art world.