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The day dams silenced Luang Prabang
Life, Wisa Wisesjindawat-Fink, Published on 19/02/2024
» While almost 10 hydropower mega-dams have been removed across the United States to revitalise rivers and people's lives, the governments of Laos and Thailand have reached an agreement to construct more such dams on the mainstream of the Lower Mekong River. Eleven dams are planned, despite the devastating consequences of two already operational dams on the river's ecosystem and the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on it.
Taking to art to save the Mekong River
Life, Published on 19/04/2023
» The current problem regarding the Mekong's Khon Pi Luang rapids is recounted through art at “No Distance To Khon Pi Luang”, running at Warin Lab Contemporary until May 20.
A melting pot
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/03/2023
» Late in the morning, my caffeine-dependent friends and I made a pit stop at the newly opened Pua Tobacco Barn Café & Eatery to refuel before leaving the popular town of Pua, close to the Xienghone-Hongsa special economic zone between Nan and Laos.
Against the currents
Life, Vasana Chinvarakorn and Piyanan Jitjang, Published on 21/04/2021
» Through disasters, a fellowship was struck. Ormboon Thipsuna remembers the date well, Aug 12, 2008, when a deluge of water from the Mekong swept through her hometown of Nong Khai and seven riparian northeastern provinces. Considering the rainfall was rather small and the Mekong's gradual seasonal pace of fluctuations, many locals believed the sudden mega-flood, at times water levels went up as high as 13m, was caused by China's dams upstream. Importantly, Ormboon got to know Niwat Roykaew, aka "Kru Tee", founder of the Rak Chiang Khong group based in Chiang Rai province.
Orchestra's unforgettable resurrection
Life, James Keller, Published on 05/08/2020
» In celebration of the auspicious occasion of the birthday of His Majesty the King on July 28, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra gave its first concert in months on the stage of Thailand Cultural Centre on July 18. Conducted with great conviction by veteran RBSO director Vanich Potavanich, The Royal Guards March by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great began proceedings, followed by the world premiere of The Royal Celebration Overture by Prof Narongrit Dhamabutra, The Moldau symphonic poem by Bedrich Smetana and Symphony No.5 In C Minor by Ludwig van Beethoven. The performance was filmed and aired on national television on July 28.
Genial atmosphere amid HRH's birthday celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 21/01/2020
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra entered the new decade in spectacular fashion earlier this month, when it gave a wonderful performance in honour of the birthday celebrations of the orchestra's royal patron, HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya.
The world through a Thai-Korean lens
Life, Published on 02/12/2019
» The Korean Cultural Center in Thailand is hosting its first Thai-Korean photography exchange exhibition, "Phapthay Sajin", which kicks off today and runs until Feb 28 next year.
A natural phenomenon
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 03/09/2019
» During this rainy period of the year, the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani features a procession that's like none other, the shrimp parade. Organised by Mother Nature, it takes place quietly in dark hours, throughout the month of September.
The road less travelled
Life, Peerawat Jariyasombat, Published on 18/01/2018
» While mass tourism is overwhelming the highlighted attractions in Nan, small communities hidden on the back roads allow visitors to know the peaceful face of the province.