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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.
Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
Lesbian media still in the shadows
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/03/2025
» The Thai Girls' Love (GL) entertainment genre is gaining global traction, but the lack of commercial interest reflects sexual and gender inequalities, according to new research.
Kites ready to take flight over Pattaya skies
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/02/2025
» Myriad vibrant kites of various designs will be soaring over the blue sky above Chon Buri's most famous beach for five days during Pattaya International Kite On The Beach 2025, from Feb 26 until March 2.
The sounds of Kinshasa
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/02/2025
» Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of Africa's centres for music. With a population estimated at 17 million, the city is a melting pot of ethnicities and cultures.
Phuket named 3rd best winter sun destination
Life, Published on 06/02/2025
» Phuket has been crowned the third best winter sun destination, according to travel and luggage experts Bounce, which said the results were based on a series of factors including average winter temperatures, rainfall, sea temperatures and sunshine hours.
The rise of Thai art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» When Christie's -- a renowned auction house -- began its operation in Bangkok in 1998, some 90% of its revenue came from selling luxury items and 10% from artwork as there were few art collectors at the time. Back then, Christie's aimed to auction state assets following the Tom Yum Kung economic crisis.
Artist pays homage to a local icon
Life, Published on 15/01/2025
» Thai artist Vichit Nongnual presents a series of works made in homage of a leading figure of Thai modern art during "The Grandmaster: After Tang Chang", which is running at La Lanta Fine Art until Feb 26.
Forum to unveil the secrets of silk
Life, Published on 09/01/2025
» The Thai Textile Society is holding a talk on "The Crossroads of Silks: From Bukhara To Istanbul And Beyond" at Siam Society, Asok Road, on Saturday at 10am.
Thoughts turn to dust
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/12/2024
» Since the expansion of corn cultivation for animal feed in the region, Thailand, Myanmar and Laos have been negatively impacted by the increasing severity of PM2.5 pollution in the northern region.