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From strength to strength and honour upon honour
Life, Published on 27/03/2026
» Bovet 1822's strong track record at the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) began with taking home the coveted Aiguille d'Or trophy in 2018.
Tokyo Symphony Orchestra returns to Bangkok
Life, Published on 08/05/2025
» The renowned Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, one of Japan's leading orchestras, is set to return to Thailand for two remarkable nights of music. This event, part of the "Asia Project" supported by the Japan Art Council, aims to enhance cultural exchange and foster stronger relationships across Asia through the power of music.
RBSO to play melodies fit for 2 kings
Life, Published on 20/07/2023
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra is holding a special royal concert with an all-British programme in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Saturday, at 7.30pm.
Artist tells unique historical stories in 'The Oblivion'
Life, Published on 07/06/2022
» Historical stories and artists from the 19th century are portrayed through highly polished art during "The Oblivion", which is running at Number 1 Gallery, until June 25.
The world on your wrist
Life, Noko, Published on 29/04/2022
» A world timer would have been a useful travel companion for Edouard Bovet, who left London on April 20, 1818, aboard the Orwell, a ship of the Compagnie des Indes, to China. On Aug 16, he arrived in Canton, where he quickly sold four timepieces.
150 years of Rossini
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 19/06/2018
» 'Opera would be absolutely perfect," said Giachino Rossini one day while cooking a gourmet meal in his Paris mansion. "If only we could get rid of those damned singers."
Shopping with all your senses
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/03/2018
» It feels like there is an Hour Glass store at practically every main street corner in Singapore, but the Hour Glass store that rules them all is situated on Bideford Road, just off Orchard and right next to Paragon. Fashioned under the name Malmaison and having sat at that location since 2011, the opulent enclave of 745m² is largely under the radar to the common pedestrian, despite the fact that what is housed inside could well become your most lush watch-buying experience ever. Even a local tour guide confirms that most Singaporeans are oblivious to the lavish encounter that awaits inside.
Polish percussionist to team with Thai pianists
Life, Published on 27/03/2018
» Polish percussionist Lukasz Kurzydlo will give a Bangkok debut performance, accompanied by three local pianists, during the "Piano X Percussion" concert at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 on Sunday at 4pm.
A mix of musical temperaments
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 20/02/2018
» The three composers for the next Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, on Feb 28, could not be more dissimilar personally — or more alike historically.
Mozart's Jupiter symphony should prove heavenly
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 11/01/2018
» 'This music is wicked and fantastic," said that very wicked fantastic philosopher Frederic Nietzsche. He was referring to George Bizet's Carmen. And for almost 150 years, the world has agreed with him.