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Bangkok International Film Festival returns after 17-year hiatus
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 28/08/2025
» The Bangkok International Film Festival is returning to the cultural calendar after a 17-year absence with a renewed ambition to re-establish the capital as one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant cinematic hubs.
Siam Center Champions Thai Creativity on Global Stage
Published on 27/08/2025
» Siam Center, widely recognised as “The Ideaopolis”—the city of forward-thinking ideas and a hub of boundless imagination across art, fashion, technology and lifestyle—today announced its reaffirmed positioning as “The THAIdeaopolis – The Thai Cultural Capital.” The initiative brings together partners from all sectors, both domestic and international, to drive Thai creativity across multiple dimensions onto the global stage. Siam Center continues to serve as a platform of opportunity, inspiring and sparking creativity among Thai youth and entrepreneurs, enabling them to expand internationally.
How Thai Boys’ Love series sparked a billion-baht fan economy and soft power revolution
Published on 26/08/2025
» Once a niche corner of entertainment, Thai Boys' Love (BL) dramas have grown into a global cultural wave. Beyond the swooning storylines and photogenic leads lies something more powerful: an economic force driven by loyal fans who see more than just fiction. For them, these stories bring meaning, belonging and identity.
New taste tinglers for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/08/2025
» Bangkok is a city that never sleeps, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening or a drink launch. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning.
Thailand's costly political shenanigans
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 22/08/2025
» In a country of 70 million where a handful of men can remove an elected government time and again, there can be no stability and progress, only tension and regression. This is how Thailand can be characterised over the past two decades. It is now going through yet another cycle of heightened political instability with the potential collapse of the government under suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in the footsteps of previous leaders who were similarly ousted by the Constitutional Court.
Thai Fruit Snacks Win Global Hearts
Published on 21/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 21, 2025 — In Thailand, fruit is more than food—it is a way of life. From bustling morning markets piled high with golden mangoes to roadside stalls offering durian fresh from the orchard, these flavours are woven into the nation’s cultural identity. For Siam’s Royal, a Bangkok-based snack brand, this heritage has become the foundation for an international success story.
Rate cut, policy easing set to renew investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Bank of Thailand's policy rate cut of 25 basis points (bps) to 1.50% and targeted easing measures are set to reignite the investment cycle, propelling the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index towards 1,370 points by year-end, according to analysts.
Cabinet gives green light for tax incentives to aid artists
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/08/2025
» The cabinet has given the go-ahead to tax incentives to boost art purchases and support home-grown artists, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Wipo honours princess with envoy role
News, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 16/08/2025
» The World Intellectual Property Organisation (Wipo) has officially invited Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya to serve as the Wipo Ambassador for Design and Fashion, having recognised her creative achievements and commitment to promoting intellectual property as a tool for sustainable community and global development.
Diplomacy via education
News, Editorial, Published on 16/08/2025
» The recent border skirmishes between Thailand and neighbouring Cambodia have aroused fervent nationalism and hateful sentiments in society. While collective angst is understandable, it is alarming to witness our parliamentarians display such zealous attitudes.