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Myanmar's digital regime foreshadows SE Asia
News, James Gomez & Khin Mai Aung, Published on 15/03/2021
» The throttling of internet freedoms in the wake of Myanmar's coup is the latest in a distinct trend toward digital authoritarianism in Southeast Asia. Attacks on the internet are rising, including countrywide shutdowns and targeting of conflict zones.
Where did you Sleep Last Night?
James JBY, Liam Davies, Childline Thailand Foundation, Published on 30/12/2020
» If you slept safely in your own bed last night then you're more fortunate than Foto and his family. Foto is only 7 years old, has never been to school and can't read or write. His family was forced to leave their home in Suphan Buri and ended up on the streets of Bangkok where he and his sister, aged 9, resorted to begging. Together with their mother and father they slept on the banks of the canals or outside Hua Lamphong railway station. During Thailand's Covid-19 lockdown in March life became even harder for the family as the deserted streets meant fewer opportunities to beg for money.
Sounds from the silver screen
Life, James Keller, Published on 02/12/2020
» Has there ever been a more miraculous tunesmith than film composer John Williams? Following a fantastic evening of complete immersion in his best-known movie themes in the company of the marvellous Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra under the commanding baton of resident conductor Dr Vanich Potavanich, the answer last week was surely an unequivocal "No!". In yet another sold-out concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre on Nov 13, there were indeed some terrifying moments when the "Dark Side" was unleashed, however, for the most part, this was an evening of unadulterated, joyful reverie and fond recollections of all those treasured moments when we experienced these magical soundtracks for the first time in the movie theatre. The RBSO truly revelled in "Movie Themes By John Williams".
Concerts of contrast
Life, James Keller, Published on 17/11/2020
» A trilogy of concerts by the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra and music director Michel Tilkin successfully concluded at Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) last month with Ralph Vaughan Williams' Songs Of Travel for baritone and orchestra and Schubert's Symphony No.9 In C Major – 'The Great' -- once again providing a wonderfully contrasted programme for an appreciative audience.
Tesla to install second giant battery in Australia's power grid
Business, James Thornhill of Bloomberg, Published on 06/11/2020
» CANBERRA: France's Neoen SA will partner with Tesla Inc to install one of the world's biggest lithium-ion batteries in Australia after reaching a grid connection deal with the power market operator.
Triumphant evenings for RBSO concertmaster
Life, James Keller, Published on 03/11/2020
» In such restrictive times worldwide in regards to live music by professional musicians and the enjoyment of it by an appreciative paying audience, it is worth repeating what an immense relief and privilege it is to have live concerts here again in Bangkok.
A Global Rebound Could Be Determined by How Freely Households Spend
Business, James Glynn, Published on 27/10/2020
» Households around the world responded to the coronavirus pandemic and its related effects by sharply boosting their savings. What they do with that cash could help shape the global economic recovery.
Govt hate speech spikes in SE Asia
Oped, James Gomez & Robin Ramcharan, Published on 16/10/2020
» Hate speech against youths by government officials, military and the police in the media and over social media is on the rise as students lead protests calling for a change in government and demanding political reforms in Belarus, Thailand and Hong Kong. In Thailand, the two state of emergency decrees, the first, used since March 2020 for the management of the Covid-19 pandemic, the most recent to maintain public order in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area, both shield the Thai government from criticism.
Baroque in the spotlight
Life, James Keller, Published on 06/10/2020
» Two shining lights of Bangkok's ever-blossoming violin fraternity were given the spotlight at the Ballroom of the Anantara Siam Hotel last month, in a sumptuous evening of choice string music entitled "Beauty of the Baroque – RBSO 2020 Classical Concert No.3".
Boosting APAC's tourism rebound
Oped, James Lambert & Aran Ryan, Published on 02/10/2020
» Over the past decade, the APAC region established itself as the world's largest, fastest-growing, and most diverse tourism market. In Thailand, the tourism sector supported almost 20% of national GDP in 2019, and one in five jobs, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council.