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Thai Consular app is at your service
Life, Published on 25/12/2025
» As international travel reaches its peak towards the end of the year, millions of Thai citizens are once again heading overseas.
Elton John shines in new documentary
Life, Published on 22/09/2025
» A new documentary titled Touched By Gold was recently released by the World Gold Council as a powerful exploration of gold's enduring influence on culture, creativity and society, told through the voice and life stories of Elton John.
Remembering the life that forged heavy metal
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/07/2025
» The rock world is in mourning following the passing of John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne on July 22 at the age of 76. Surrounded by his family in his home country of England, he drew the curtain on an extraordinary life and career that helped shape the very sound of heavy metal. Known affectionately -- and infamously -- as the "Prince of Darkness", Ozzy leaves behind a legacy built on dark riffs, wild stage theatrics and an unbreakable bond with rock music fans around the world. To remember this rock and roll legend, here are five defining highlights from Ozzy's unforgettable journey in rock.
Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.
Deadly reunion
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/05/2025
» By the time audiences left theatres in 2016 after watching The Accountant, they had encountered a singular kind of action hero: Christian Wolff, a maths savant with a sniper's eye and a code of honour all his own. In The Accountant 2, director Gavin O'Connor and writer Bill Dubuque thread through a high-stakes murder mystery, the harrowing underworld of human trafficking and a fragile bond between two damaged brothers.
Exhibition showcases a world of subtle emotions
Life, Published on 21/04/2025
» 608 Gallery presents "Kimsee's Pink Time", an exhibition of soft colours, subtle emotions and playful reflections through the eyes of a Korean artist, at Room 341, 3rd floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until April 30.
Exhibition presents the soul of India
Life, Published on 12/02/2025
» Art lovers are invited to explore Indians' ways of thinking and life through photography during "Connect", which is running on the 2nd floor of C43: Fashion and Inspiration Space, Charoen 43 Art and Eatery, Charoen Krung Road, until Feb 23.
Culinary connections
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/01/2025
» The Hyatt Regency Sukhumvit buzzed with excitement last month as diplomats, business leaders and members of Bangkok's expat and local communities gathered for the launch of Global Culinary Stories.
Soulful grooves
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/12/2024
» On a recent warm Bangkok evening, Shintaro Sakamoto stepped onto the stage at Maho Rasop Music Festival for his first-ever performance in Thailand. For fans of the Japanese singer/songwriter, it was an electrifying moment -- a rare opportunity to witness the visionary artist who has quietly redefined modern music with his eclectic blend of soft rock, reggae, bossa nova and psychedelia. As a founding member of the legendary rock band Yura Yura Teikoku and now a celebrated solo artist, Sakamoto's ability to push creative boundaries has made him a revered figure in Japan's music scene and beyond.
A farewell to icons
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/07/2024
» Several great music masters made their final journey during the past few weeks, several of whom have been World Beat favourites since the early days of the column back in the 1990s.