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Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
OpenAI unveils new AI video creation app for iOS
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/11/2025
» OpenAI has launched its AI-powered video creation application, Sora, initially rolling out in three Asian countries — Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam — for iOS devices. The app is available for free download, with Android users asked to wait for a future release.
BitLocker lockouts cost user 3TB of data in Windows 11 shock
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/10/2025
» A Reddit user has detailed a distressing experience in which the BitLocker encryption feature locked access to over 3 terabytes of personal data following a fresh installation of Windows 11, a scenario that could potentially affect any user running the latest Microsoft operating system.
Siam Society presents unique collection of Lao textile rarities
Life, Published on 16/10/2025
» "Special Collection Of Lao Textiles Acquired In 1992" is the next programme of the Thai Textile Society's Collector's Corner series, held at Siam Society, Asok Road, on Saturday at 10am.
Megabangna hosts ultimate Halloween challenge
Life, Published on 15/10/2025
» Set to be an ultimate Halloween landmark in eastern Bangkok, Megabangna has transformed its main entrance into a mysterious, fearsome laboratory for "Mega Halloween 2025: The Scream Lab", which is running until Oct 31.
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.
Prehistoric pride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/09/2025
» Piriya Vachajitpan, the founder of Museum Pier, has been interested in dinosaur fossils and prehistoric animals since he was a high school student in the US. Piriya saved money from his part-time job as a dishwasher in the school cafeteria to travel to view dinosaur exhibitions and fairs in many American cities. It was an eye-opening experience which encouraged him to collect fossils.
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.
Art exhibition marks Thai-Lao 75-year diplomatic milestone
Life, Published on 08/07/2025
» Art lovers are invited to cross the Mekong River to Vientiane in Laos to visit "Traversing The Mekong", a special art exhibition held in celebration of the 75th anniversary of Thai-Lao diplomatic relations, from tomorrow, until July 17.
Boosting the Northeast
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2025
» To further develop the creative economy in the Northeast, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen province and Alliances teamed up to create the Isan Creative Festival under the theme "Isan Soul Proud". The festival is presented through three industries -- entertainment and content; handicrafts, arts and design; and food.