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Ring in the New Year
Life, Story: Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/12/2025
» Time runs so fast and now everyone is eager to say goodbye to all the unfavourable things they have endured throughout the year. Here are five venues in Bangkok where they can catch the last night full of fun and ring in the New Year with hope.
New Year magic at Iconsiam Riverfront
Life, Published on 23/12/2025
» As the year draws to a close, Bangkok's most spectacular New Year's Eve experience unfolds along the Chao Phraya River at Iconsiam -- where world-class fireworks, riverside cuisine and the city's most iconic skyline converge in one unforgettable celebration.
Happy's back
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 01/08/2025
» Happy Gilmore is back 29 years after the original movie helped make Adam Sandler a comedy superstar. Whether you're a fan of the 1996 film or not, there's no denying how important Happy Gilmore was to pop culture at the time and how it cemented itself as a cult sports comedy beloved by multiple generations.
An evening of royal celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya and in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Promotion and Ministry of Culture, recently presented a concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) in celebration of the anniversary of His Majesty the King's Coronation Day. For this extremely special occasion, serving as a moment of national reflection and gratitude towards the monarchy, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) curated a selection of significant and captivating works by composers from Thailand, France and England.
Timbuktu calling
Life, John Clewley, Published on 20/05/2025
» Mali and West Africa dominate the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2025, with the "desert blues" rockers Songhoy Blues leading the way in top spot with their new album Héritage.
Carrying the torch forward
Life, John Clewley, Published on 04/02/2025
» Rizwan-Meuzzam Qawwali Group is a Pakistani Qawwali ensemble led by brothers Rizwan and Muazzam Ali Khan. The duo performs with their seven-member party, who provide harmonium, percussion and handclaps. The singing brothers are nephews of the late great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, who popularised the Islamic Sufi genre worldwide before his untimely death at 48 in 1997.
Strings of diplomacy
Life, James Keller, Published on 29/02/2024
» With the generous support of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) gave an uplifting concert in mid-February in celebration of His Majesty the King's Sixth Cycle Birthday Anniversary and the 420th anniversary of cordial relations between the kingdoms of Thailand and the Netherlands.
Where to ring in the New Year
Life, Published on 28/12/2023
» Only four days left until we kiss goodbye to all things past -- good or bad -- and begin the New Year with a big smile and full of hope. For those looking for fun on the last night of year, many leading shopping malls in Bangkok are preparing a line-up of exciting countdown extravaganzas guaranteed to usher everyone into 2024 in a memorable way, free of charge. Here are some of the highlights.
Celebrate a decade of raving at Bitec Hall
Life, Published on 05/12/2023
» Southeast Asia's influential and innovative 808 Festival is back with many big names ready to rock the crowd at Bitec Hall 98-100, Bangna Trat Road, Friday to Sunday from 3pm onwards.
Polish piano legend conquers Bangkok stage with RBSO
Life, James Keller, Published on 06/12/2022
» As with all of the truly great pianists, touch is absolutely key when it comes to delivering their excelsior interpretations of the immortal classics. This was demonstrated recently in impeccable, consummate fashion by legendary Polish soloist Krystian Zimerman, who appeared at the Thailand Cultural Centre earlier this month to a sold-out auditorium.