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The making of a mind
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/03/2026
» Prime Video revisits one of literature's most enduring characters with Young Sherlock, a new drama that explores the early life of the legendary detective long before he becomes the calculating figure audiences know from Baker Street. Created by Matthew Parkhill and directed by Guy Ritchie, the eight-episode series is now available for streaming on Prime Video.
King Kong of ping-pong
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/03/2026
» When Hollywood turns to biographical films or fictional dramas about criminals or con artists, it is rarely because these people are admirable or because filmmakers want audiences to imitate them. Rather, it is because such lives often contain something fascinating and captivating -- qualities that make for compelling storytelling.
Legendary actor Robert Redford dies aged 89
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/09/2025
» Robert Redford, the legendary American actor, Oscar-winning director and founder of Sundance Film Festival, has died at the age of 89. According to his publicist, Redford passed away peacefully "at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah -- the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved". The cause of death was not disclosed.
Bangkok set to transform into an open-air museum for 'Krung Thep Creative Streets'
Life, Published on 11/09/2025
» Bangkok will be transformed into a vibrant open-air museum during "Krung Thep Creative Streets", which will take place from Sept 15-21.
Prime Video presents your new courtside seat
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 21/08/2025
» Prime Video is set to elevate the way fans experience professional basketball by bringing the NBA live into homes like never before. The streaming service has unveiled the broadcast schedule for the 2025–2026 NBA season, signalling the start of an exciting new era for basketball audiences worldwide.
The fake bookshop
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/04/2025
» Almost every wall, corner and even the staircase of a century-old two-storey shophouse is covered in books. Nestled in the historic community of Tha Tien, a new bookshop just opened its door to visitors in need of escape from the daily grind. They can grab soul-searching books, wind down or start a deep conversation. It looks like a real bookshop, however, everything is fake.
Japan Expo returns bigger than ever at CentralWorld
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 05/02/2025
» The largest and most-anticipated Japan expo in Asia will be back with all forms of entertainment across nearly every floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, daily from 10am to 9pm, from Friday until Sunday.
Music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/11/2024
» Quincy Jones, the legendary record producer, composer, and arranger whose transformative influence on American music spanned more than seven decades, has passed away at 91. His publicist, Arnold Robinson, confirmed that Jones died peacefully at his Bel Air home due to complications from pneumonia.
Genre-bending greats
Life, John Clewley, Published on 16/07/2024
» Swamp Dogg (real name Jerry Williams Jr) is a well-known black American singer, songwriter, producer and Williams Jr's alter ego. A few years back, I wrote about Blame It On The Dogg: The Swamp Dogg Anthology 1968-1978, which features some of his hit R&B songs (put out under his real name and alter ego), such as She's A Heartbreaker by Gene Pitney and Stop Knocking by Ruth Brown.
Kurdish artist tops World Music Chart
Life, John Clewley, Published on 07/05/2024
» The top spot on the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2024 is held by Turkish-born Kurdish singer, composer and instrumentalist Aynur Dogan. She infuses Kurdish folk music with mainly Western music, and has collaborated Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Ensemble among others.