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The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
Discover the charm of Chinatown at Yao Young Yiam event
Life, Published on 27/11/2025
» Interested members of the public are invited to discover the enduring charm of Yaowarat, Bangkok's legendary Chinatown, during "BEM Happy Journey 2025: Yao Young Yiam", which will take place at MRT Wat Mangkon Station (Exit 1 & 2), from tomorrow to Sunday, from 1pm to 8pm.
Where the struggle begins
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 04/11/2025
» Annemarie Jacir's Palestine 36 reminds us that the question of Palestine didn't begin two years ago but generations before that. Showing at the Tokyo International Film Festival, the film is set in the aftermath of World War I as the European powers carve up the Middle East like a spoiled child slicing his birthday cake: gleefully, arbitrarily, jabbing their fingers on a map with no regard of history or the need of local inhabitants.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
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.
The human lens
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 24/09/2025
» An encounter with a girl beaten by a teacher moved Gauri Gill to write a story for a political weekly. However, her idea was set aside for lacking an angle that would engage urban readers and Gill decided to take a month-long sabbatical from work.
TEA Art Weekend to host free screening of Kurosawa's Dreams
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/08/2025
» This Saturday, cinema lovers have the rare opportunity to step into the vivid, surreal world of Akira Kurosawa's Dreams with a special screening at TEA Art Weekend -- a festival celebrating creativity through art exhibitions, live performances, rare film showings and a Mini Art Fair featuring over 14 booths. The festival runs over two weekends -- this Saturday and Sunday and Aug 23 and 24 -- at TEA Art Hub behind Kingsquare Community and transforms the venue into a dynamic gathering space for artists and audiences alike.
Sindhorn Kempinski presents luxury tea experience
Life, Published on 25/07/2025
» Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok presents "Atelier Tea Reverie", a new luxury afternoon tea experience inspired by the debut of Sirivannavari's fine jewellery collection Atelier. Diners will step into a world where fashion and flavour intertwine for a luxurious menu that takes them behind the scenes of a couture designer's atelier, where every detail narrates a story. The delicate flavours of the tea and handcrafted sweets and savouries reflect the precision and artistry found in the designer's studio. Everyday tools such as measuring tapes are reimagined as exquisite fine jewellery pieces, while the desserts, which burst with vibrant colours and artistic flair, are presented beautifully in jewellery-inspired boxes. A tribute to imagination and craftsmanship, this is a magical afternoon where the sparkle of fine jewellery meets the delight of perfectly crafted treats in an unforgettable pairing. Atelier Tea Reverie is priced at 3,200 baht per set for two persons and is available daily from 1pm to 6pm at the Lobby Lounge. Call 02-095-9999 or email fb.sindhorn@kempinski.com.
Written in blood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/07/2025
» In 2015, Joe Freeman and Aung Naing Soe noticed the prominent status of poetry in Myanmar politics. At the time, both journalists heard that Maung Saungkha, a 23-year-old poet, posted a poem about having a tattoo of an unnamed president on his penis on Facebook. Saungkha, however, was charged for defaming former president Thein Sein under telecommunication law, serving a six-month jail term.
The ninja way
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 15/07/2025
» Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, the Japanese manga Naruto has been popular since it was first published in Weekly Shonen Jump in September 1999. The manga follows the story of orphan boy Naruto Uzumaki who overcomes deadly battles with rivals and confronts his past to become Hokage (chief) of Konoha no Sato (Hidden Leaf Village).