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Spirit of Siam
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 14/03/2026
» In Thailand, family is sacred and mothers above all are revered. Perhaps this is why the tale of Mae Naak -- the young mother who dies giving birth -- has resonated so deeply within the national psyche for well over a century.
African voodoo vibes are resurrected on Antoine Dougbe Et L'Orchestre Poly-Rythmo
Life, John Clewley, Published on 14/03/2026
» Benin is little known for its influence on African popular music. It is better known as the home of vodun, an ancient religion native to West Africa and the root of the syncretic religion voodoo found in Haiti and New Orleans.
Royal memory honoured with Mozart
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 07/03/2026
» At the end of last month, I had the honour of attending a performance that felt less like a regular concert than a moment briefly lifted out of history. Presented by the Siam Society, "Concert In Memoriam" brought Mozart's Requiem Mass to the private throne room of Phaya Thai Palace -- the Deevaraja Sabharamaya Hall -- in commemoration of the centenary of the passing of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), who died on Nov 25, 1925.
Constant discipline
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 07/03/2026
» For many in Bangkok, the voice arrived long before the performer. Long before Lea Salonga appeared on local concert stages, her voice had already travelled from Broadway theatres and West End productions into living rooms around the world -- and for many listeners, into childhood through the Disney heroines of Aladdin and Mulan.
Battle Of Fates takes survivor TV into the paranormal realm
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/03/2026
» South Korea has several kinds of survival TV, such as cooking competitions, singing auditions and dating shows where people compete for love.
Retaking the stage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/03/2026
» True Academy Fantasia, better known as AF, was a pioneer of 24-hour reality television in Thailand. The programme was produced by acquiring the rights of La Academia in Mexico. AF was officially launched as UBC Academy in 2004.
Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse around Bangkok and elsewhere
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 16/02/2026
» We're entering the Year of the Fire Horse tomorrow, with a string of festive celebrations presented at many leading shopping malls around town. They have been curated to bring fun and blessings for all of us with a passionate year full of energy, as suggested by this zodiac sign.
Passport to a European Christmas
Life, Published on 26/12/2025
» Every December, Europe sparkles. Cities glow with festive lights, Christmas melodies echo along grand boulevards and the comforting aroma of gingerbread and warm mulled wine drifts through every corner of town. Familiar streets are transformed into storybook scenes and winter wonderlands many dream of experiencing at least once in a lifetime.
A Thai odysseyin good voice
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 26/12/2025
» Taking a pair of scissors to your own work is a difficult task, but when you're the director, cinematographer, and writer of a movie, it's downright impossible. Every shot, every word, every emotion is infused with the unconditional love of a parent. To cut anything must feel like an act of betrayal.
Sala Sudasiri Sobha hosts Lanna opera concert
Life, Published on 12/11/2025
» OLive Music presents "Lanna Opera: Voice Of The North", a concert that celebrates identity, friendship and the evolving sound of Thai classical music, at Sala Sudasiri Sobha, Lat Phrao 41 yaek 7-2, on Sunday at 4pm.