Is there any story that sums up the Yuletide spirit of generosity and joy better than the Charles Dickens classic? Is there any character more synonymous with miserliness than Ebenezer Scrooge?
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Entertainment
Dreambox triumphantly pursued another dream-come-true project with its new musical, Namsai Jaijing, in which long-term companionship and youthful happiness are the name of the game. Thanks to a cast of young aspiring talents, quality musical numbers and efficiently practical set designs, this nostalgic show gives rise to feel-good memories of years past.
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After a recording career that has yielded 23 albums in almost three decades, one would think that Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G might have nothing left to prove to the public. Yet Kenny G is not one to remain idle in the face of success and he once again reaffirms his enduring place in popular music with his latest release, Heart and Soul. In an exclusive interview with ‘Outlook’, Kenny…
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After the events in Bangkok of April and May this year, with journalists Fabio Polenghi and Hiro Muramoto among the scores of dead and wounded on the streets, nobody needs reminding how deadly politics in Thailand can be. In the 1980s, optimists who had argued that the country had outgrown military coups were challenged by two short-lived battles _ on April 1, 1981 and September 9, 1985. Both coup…
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It has been a long time since the author has come down with such a bad bout of flu. Upon going to see a doctor, the author was told that Bangkok has been a breeding ground of various types of flu lately. This has been confirmed by a friend who said her sick cousin could not be admitted to a big hospital because its rooms were full with flu-ridden patients!
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Discovery Channel’s new face of adventurer, Olly Steeds, returns this month with a one-hour special, The Legends of Robin Hood With Olly Steeds.
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For years, marine experts have been intrigued and baffled by the astounding abilities of the octopus.
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The Asia Fitness Convention is back to offer a three-day extravaganza packed with teaching, learning, energy, action and networking for all fitness, sports and health professionals and enthusiasts in Asia.
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Digitised faces of people will be exhibited in “Face to Face: Portraiture in a Digital Age” at Chulalongkorn University’s Art Centre from September 10 to October 17. The exhibition explores new expressions of portraiture in a digital age and features works by 14 Australian artists who use a range of media including digital photography, video and interactive installation to provide a unique…
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Living in Bangkok 2010 will be held on Saturday, Sept 11 at Bumrungrad International hospital. Now in its 12th year, it is a popular annual event that helps expatriates and their families make life in Bangkok more satisfying and rewarding.
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