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Funeral for a car forms artist's afterlife allegory
Life, Published on 10/02/2026
» Bangkok Kunsthalle invites everyone to pay respect to a car as it passes from one realm to another during "Forever Love Soul Engine", which is running until March 15.
BKK Comics Art Festival is back at BACC
Life, --Thana Boonlert, Published on 15/10/2025
» The BKK Comics Art Festival is back for its fourth edition at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
Feel-good Filipino movie screens at CentralWorld
Life, Published on 15/09/2025
» Crying Ladies, a feel-good movie from the Philippines, will be screened as part of the Contemporary World Film Series at TK Park's Auditorium, 8th floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, on Sept 27 at 3.30pm.
Molam master passes
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/07/2025
» World Beat journeyed to Roi Et province last week to attend the funeral of Assoc Prof Jarernchai Chonpairot, who passed away on the July 5 aged 83.
When the past returns
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/04/2025
» I usually have a soft spot for Scandinavian thrillers. Oftentimes, they're so unique and interesting that Hollywood ends up remaking them -- like The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2009) or The Hunt (2012). There's a kind of slow-burning tension and cold realism to them that you don't always get in American shows. However, while that's usually the case, I have to say that The Glass Dome, the new six-episode Netflix series, doesn't quite measure up -- even though it has potential.
A farewell to legends
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/04/2025
» Veteran singer and much-loved National Artist Pongsri Woranuch, often referred to as the first "Queen of Luk Thung", died on Sunday at the age of 85.
Legendary singer Roberta Flack passes away at 88
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/02/2025
» Roberta Flack, the legendary American singer and pianist, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Monday. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Flack left an indelible mark on the music world with iconic hits such as Killing Me Softly With His Song, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin' Love.
K-pop's rollercoaster year
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/12/2024
» The biggest news in the K-pop industry in 2024 was the conflict between Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of Ador, and Hybe executives. Min was credited for creating visual branding for SM Entertainment's renowned groups such as Exo, Shinee and Girls' Generation. She is also renowned as a former executive producer behind the success of NewJeans, who stood out for their girl next door image and retro sound.
Martin Phillipps of The Chills passes away at 61
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/07/2024
» Martin Phillipps, the visionary behind New Zealand's beloved jangle-pop band The Chills, passed away at 61 after complications from his long battle with hepatitis C. The news broke on Sunday through the band's social media, leaving fans and the music community mourning.
Tracing loss and legacy
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2024
» Last year, Marisa Srijunpleang, an artist from Surin, created the art exhibition "T360174" which showed how the Khmer Rouge genocide directly and indirectly affected her family. Recently, Marisa created the photo exhibition "Blooms With The Wind Blows", a continuation of her previous work.