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Artist transforms remnants of war into instruments of healing
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/01/2026
» An installation by Vietnamese-American artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen transforms remnants of the Vietnam War into healing.
Casting open for On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 12/12/2025
» Casting is now open for two leading roles in an upcoming feature film based on Ocean Vuong’s On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous until Dec 21.
Contemplate existence at Bangkok University
Life, Published on 13/11/2025
» Canadian artist and teacher Martin Constable's latest exhibition invites contemplation of human existence.
A new classic
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/11/2025
» The second of only two Vietnamese restaurants with a Michelin green star, Lamai Garden in Hanoi lives up to its accolade.
OpenAI unveils new AI video creation app for iOS
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/11/2025
» OpenAI has launched its AI-powered video creation application, Sora, initially rolling out in three Asian countries — Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam — for iOS devices. The app is available for free download, with Android users asked to wait for a future release.
Impact to host to combined amusement and billiards trade show
Life, Published on 13/10/2025
» The "Thailand Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo 2025 (TAAPE 2025)" and the inaugural "Thailand Billiards Expo 2025 (TBE 2025)" will be held on the same premises, at Impact Exhibition Hall 6-7, Muang Thong Thani, daily from 10am to 5pm, starting Wednesday to Friday.
Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
An art revived
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Rak see lacquer colour painting is a distinct art form found in Asia. It involves mixing pigment powder with clear lacquer sap to create colours resembling oil paint. Artists often add details to their art using black lacquer outlines, gold or silver leaves, and build up multiple overlapping layers. Once dry, the surface is polished to reveal the depth and texture of the layers.
Food beyond taste
Life, Published on 06/09/2025
» Louis Vuitton has long been synonymous with imagination and craft, transforming raw materials into cultural artefacts that transcend utility. At LV The Place Bangkok, this vision now extends beyond fashion and design into new creative territories. The Maison recently hosted the second edition of its Creative Talk series, themed "Beyond The Plate: Cultures, Connection & Convergence".
A new oud masterpiece
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/08/2025
» This month's Transglobal World Music Chart has plenty of interesting new albums, with many released to coincide with the summer festival season in Europe and North America.