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Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse around Bangkok and elsewhere
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/02/2026
» We're entering the Year of the Fire Horse tomorrow, with a string of festive celebrations presented at many leading shopping malls around town. They have been curated to bring fun and blessings for all of us with a passionate year full of energy, as suggested by this zodiac sign.
Revel in Christmas with the Calliope Chamber Choir
Life, Published on 18/12/2025
» Calliope Chamber Choir under the direction of Somtow Sucharitkul presents its annual Candlelight Christmas Carol concert on Dec 21 at the Grand Ballroom in the Banyan Tree Hotel.
Symposium to tackle Thailand's debt challenges
Life, Published on 22/10/2025
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management is holding "BAM Symposium: New Era Of AMC 2025", its flagship annual event for Thailand's asset management companies, at Dusit Thani Bangkok's Napalai Grand Ballroom, Rama IV Road, on Oct 28 from 9am to 5pm.
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.
Young innovators set to compete in racing event
Life, Published on 06/10/2025
» "The Future Of Formula 1 Begins Here – One Race At A Time" is the theme of the 2025 STEM Racing Thailand National Finals, which will take place at Grand Richmond Stylish Convention Hotel, Rattanathibet Road, from Thursday until Sunday.
RBSO's latest concert is a celebration of King Bhumibol
Life, Published on 01/09/2025
» In memory of King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra presents "Musical Friendship", an exciting evening of music, at the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Thursday, at 7.30pm.
GDH's next chapter
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/08/2025
» Thailand's leading film powerhouse GDH 559 made a dramatic reveal at a recent media conference titled "GDH CIRCLES Connecting SEASON: Add Friends Day", held at Ballroom 1, Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement as the studio, renowned for its exceptional storytelling and artistic vision unveiled its next chapter -- five new films scheduled for release throughout 2026.
Let there be light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/08/2025
» Song Wat is a unique neighbourhood that blends historical and cultural charm with the modern vibes of new establishments. Until Saturday, this neighbourhood is being illuminated by Awakening Song Wat 2025, an inaugural light and digital art festival organised by Awakening Festivals. The famous festival brings light to small alleys and hidden corners, offering fresh perspectives of this historic district.
Bangkok City Ballet elevates Cinderella with fresh perspective
Life, Henry Phan, Published on 24/07/2025
» Bangkok City Ballet (BCB) staged the world premiere of its bold new full-length performance of Cinderella earlier this month. Presented at the Thailand Cultural Centre, this production delivered not only a ballet, but an immersive reimagining of the beloved fairytale, leaving the audience captivated from the first note to the final bow.
Remembering the King of Zydeco
Life, John Clewley, Published on 01/07/2025
» Music fans celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of the King of Zydeco, Clifton Chenier, late last month. Chenier (June 25, 1925 -- December 12, 1987) was a pioneering musician from Opelousas, Southwest Louisiana who helped create zydeco music, a genre sung in French creole (his first language) that came out of the Creole traditions of the region, spliced with blues, R&B and Cajun music.