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Laufey lands in Bangkok after two-year wait
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/03/2026
» Pop-jazz sensation Laufey is set to make a highly anticipated return to Thailand with Laufey: A Matter Of Time Tour In Bangkok on May 31, 2026, at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.
From Edo to Edinburgh
Life, Sawarin Suwichakornpong, Published on 14/03/2026
» The opera based on the long and industrious life of Japanese print master Katsushika Hokusai had its world premiere in Glasgow and travelled to Edinburgh for two consecutive nights last month. I braved the strong winds of the Edinburgh evening to watch The Great Wave at the Festival Theatre on its last day.
K-pop, K-drama fans are spoiled for choice this month
Life, Published on 12/03/2026
» On March 21, Korean entertainment fans in Thailand will be faced a tough choice between talented girl group i-dle and charismatic actor Lee Dong-wook.
The power of community
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/03/2026
» According to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, cities face many complex problems. In particular, domestic violence is a serious issue. In 2024, almost 800 women died from violence, or an average of two women per day, with alcohol and drug abuse being contributing factors.
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.
Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
From Bangkok to the Biennale
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/02/2026
» The international group exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing", organised by the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation, is set to return to the Venice Biennale -- one of the world's most prestigious international contemporary art exhibitions -- after receiving a warm reception from visitors in 2024.
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Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/02/2026
» On a bustling stretch of Bantadthong Road recently -- thick with traffic, street-side chatter and the constant churn of the city -- Mei Semones managed to turn Bantadthong Artspace into something entirely different: quieter, softer and unmistakably intimate.
K-pop's Seventeen will thrill Bangkok in March
Life, Published on 06/01/2026
» Acclaimed as one of the world's top three touring acts on Billboard's 2025 Midyear Boxscore Chart, global K-pop icon Seventeen is set to embark on the Asia leg of their highly anticipated "Seventeen World Tour [New_]", making its way to Bangkok on March 14 and 15 at the National Stadium.
Global dominance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2025
» This year was another in which K-pop continued global expansion. Let's start with Netflix's animation, KPop Demon Hunters, which features the popular soundtrack Golden, sung by Huntr/x, a trio girl group. Written by Ejae, a Korean American singer-songwriter and Mark Sonnenblick, Golden ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Golden was not only a popular animation soundtrack, but also received four Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Record.