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Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.
The price of privilege
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 04/07/2025
» In We Were Liars, Prime Video's new YA mystery-drama based on E. Lockhart's bestselling novel, 17-year-old Cadence Sinclair (Emily Alyn Lind) returns to her family's private island after suffering a traumatic brain injury the previous summer. The incident has left her with no memory of what happened and as she searches for answers, she finds herself surrounded by layers of silence, secrets and selective memory from those closest to her -- including her childhood besties, known as "The Liars", and her first love.
Valley's emotional return
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/06/2025
» It's not every day that a Canadian indie pop band builds a global following by fusing nostalgic hooks, emotional transparency and an ever-evolving sonic identity. But Valley, the Toronto-based trio composed of Rob Laska (lead vocals), Alex Dimauro (bass) and Karah James (drums), has quietly — and now confidently — crafted a reputation as one of indie pop's most emotionally resonant and dynamic acts.
Cinema of resistance wins at Cannes
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 27/05/2025
» In a year full of richly textured stories about female trauma and painful personal growth, the Cannes jury, led by Juliette Binoche, took the noble route and gave the Palme d'Or to the most political film in the 22-title competition.
Woman directors fare strongly at Cannes this year
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 16/05/2025
» Cannes 2025 features seven films by female directors in the main competition, equalling the record set in 2023.
Classic Coward play Private Lives returns with contemporary Thai twist
Life, Published on 14/02/2025
» RCB Experimental Art Lab joins with NUNi Productions to present the theatrical comedy Private Lives, a witty and chaotic ode to love's irresistible drama.
The rise of Thai art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» When Christie's -- a renowned auction house -- began its operation in Bangkok in 1998, some 90% of its revenue came from selling luxury items and 10% from artwork as there were few art collectors at the time. Back then, Christie's aimed to auction state assets following the Tom Yum Kung economic crisis.
Rhapsody In Blue – a timeless American classic
Life, John Clewley, Published on 19/11/2024
» On Feb 12, 1924, a concert organised by popular jazz band leader Paul Whiteman was held at the Aeolian Hall in New York City. Despite the cold and snow, the show was jam-packed not only with music fans but also composers like Sergei Rachmaninov and John Philip Souza and popular actors like Gertrude Lawrence.
Aston ups ante
Life, FELIX PAGE, Published on 20/05/2024
» Aston Martin is considering a rugged, high-powered super-4x4 to rival the Mercedes G-Class, Autocar can reveal.
Exhibition reveals Mongolia's sacred Tsam dance
Life, Published on 30/10/2023
» A sacred masked dance from Mongolia is portrayed through a collection of vivid photographs on show during "People And Their World: Tsam – The Dance Of Gods" at RCB Artery, 1st floor of River City Bangkok, Charoen Krung 24, until Dec 5.