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Remembering soul' s ' Sultans of Sweat '
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/01/2025
» For twenty years, between 1961 and 1981, the hugely popular US soul and R&B act Sam & Dave, thrilled audiences with their all-action, stompin' soul music. Both singers were brought up singing in gospel choirs at church and they took their 'pleading preacher' call-and-response gospel style to secular audiences.
A mystical land
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 11/05/2023
» With the chilly winter breeze subsiding, Taiwan is gaining favour with Thai tourists looking for short-haul affordable holidays. My recent trip to Taipei coincided with the launch of the "Taiwan The Lucky Land" campaign, which offers foreign visitors the chance to win NT$5,000 (5,470 baht) in coupons as pocket money until June 30.
Remembering silver screen legend Sor Asanajinda
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 12/11/2021
» To remember the late, great actor/director Sor Asanajinda, Thai Film Archive (Public Organization) invites you to join the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Sor Asanajinda In Memory" next Tuesday.
A true Olympian
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 18/08/2021
» With prize money exceeding 20 million baht coupled with the brand new title of Sports and Tourism Ambassador bestowed on her for clinching the coveted gold medal in taekwondo at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which wrapped earlier this month, Panipak "Tennis" Wongpattanakit attributes her Olympic success to the unwavering dedication of her father Sirichai, who raised her after the death of her mother when she was seven.
Virus fears reignite
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 20/07/2020
» Just last week, the situation looked promising as Thailand had no new Covid-19 case resulting from local transmissions for over 50 days. Vacationers were planning trips for the upcoming long holiday weekend and hotels along with tourist destinations were offering special deals.
Walk a mile in these
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 30/04/2020
» Winston Maison may be mistaken as a Western brand, but co-founders Warut Pruecksamars and Kantapat Viboonchaiyotin reveal that the appellation is based on a pun on their Thai nicknames, Ton and Mai.
Sticker sensations
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 27/11/2019
» Cartoonist Nathawee Limpanilchart, 39, has shared her passions through the Maaja (Dogplease) page on Facebook and through an edition of delightful comic books for six years. Her page has almost 750,000 followers and boasts simple yet impressive drawings that portray the unconditional bond between dogs and their owners.
Variations for Valentines
Life, Harry Rolnick, Published on 23/01/2019
» Not slushy or sloppy or kissy-kissy, but three faces of real love will be presented by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra for St Valentine's month offering at the Thailand Cultural Centre on Feb 8. The first face is the tragedy of love, the second face is the love of beauty, and the third is one of the most emotional offerings of love to humanity in general.
Destination waterfall
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 13/12/2018
» A 4 minute 36 second film clip showing the happy time spent by the young King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit at the stunning Phrom Lok Waterfall in Phrom Khiri district, Nakhon Si Thammarat province, in 1959 brings smiles and tears of joy to almost everyone who views it. This has inspired many to visit tambon Phrom Lok, which is now easy to reach by car unlike when the royal couple travelled by Jeep on a 10km dirt road.
Appeasing the spirits among us
Life, Father Joe Maier, Published on 25/09/2018
» Everyone calls her "Auntie Dok Bua", after the most beautiful of all Thai flowers. She is tall and stately, and she lives in the shade of one of Klong Toey's most sacred trees. Her age approaches 70 today, which people say is the same age as the revered Ta Khien tree that has hosted her as far back as anyone can remember.