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One Bangkok Celebrates Chinese New Year 2026 with "One Dynasty: The Era of Blessings,"
Published on 11/02/2026
» One Bangkok, the global lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok, is poised to create a grand Chinese New Year celebration phenomenon with "One Dynasty: The Era of Blessings." Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse 2026, it ushers in the era of infinite blessings, offering experiences that blend traditional beliefs with contemporary urban living. Central to this is the legendary 'Long Ma' (Dragon-Horse) from the I Ching – a powerful symbol of blessings and balance, born from the connection between earth and sky – set to fill lives with happiness and prosperity throughout the year. Discover numerous activities and spectacular promotions from today until March 4.
'Artists of steel': Japanese swords forge new fanbase
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» MISATO, SAITAMA (JAPAN) - Sparks illuminate the soot-covered studio of Japanese swordsmith Akihira Kawasaki as his apprentice hammers red-hot steel, showcasing a millennium-old craft now enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
Pattaya banking on Chinese New Year boost
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 11/02/2026
» With Chinese New Year approaching next week, Pattaya tourism operators expect similar conditions as last year, though Chiang Mai predicts a surge from Chinese‑speaking markets.
Reinvent Thailand to revive growth
Oped, Boonwara Sumano, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 1990s, Thailand ranked second in Asean for state performance, behind only Singapore. Today, we trail several neighbours. This decline has unfolded gradually over three decades -- through repeated economic crises, institutional stagnation, and reforms that never quite went far enough. What is different today is that the cost of inaction has become far more dangerous.
Japanese PM Takaichi comes out on top
Oped, Published on 11/02/2026
» Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has just scored an unprecedented victory in the country's general election. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which she leads, won 316 seats in the 465-member House of Representatives (the Diet's lower house), up sharply from 198. The combined strength of two parties that had merged hastily -- despite their fundamentally opposing platforms -- in an effort to bring Ms Takaichi down fell from 167 seats to just 49. The LDP, which celebrated its 70th anniversary last year, has never looked more robust.
Chasing the unreachable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 90s, the art exhibition "Contemporary Art In Asia: Traditions/Tensions", curated by guest curator, Apinan Poshyananda, displayed artworks created by many artists from Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and India. The exhibition was showcased in three locations in New York City.
Streaming local
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Netflix 2026 line-up reflects the evolution of local viewing habits and the maturing of Thailand’s creative ecosystem.
TAT Celebrates 51 Years of Thai-China Relations with CNY 2026 in BKK and Hat Yai.
Published on 09/02/2026
» Bangkok, February 5 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) today announced Amazing Thailand Chinese New Year 2026, marking the Golden Horse year and the 51st anniversary of Thailand–China diplomatic relations. Anchored by flagship events in Bangkok and Hat Yai, and supported by celebrations in Nakhon Sawan and Suphan Buri, the festival is positioned to drive nationwide travel demand and reinforce Thailand’s standing as a leading destination for Chinese New Year celebrations outside mainland China.
Work on Prasat Ta Kwai to take 'about two years'
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 09/02/2026
» Prasat Ta Kwai, a 12th-century temple located in Surin's Phanom Dong Rak district, sustained serious damage when clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces erupted along the border last year.
Elton John decries ‘abhorrent’ privacy breaches by UK tabloids
AFP, Published on 06/02/2026
» LONDON - Pop icon Elton John on Friday accused the publisher of two UK tabloids of “abhorrent” privacy invasions “outside even the most basic standards of human decency” as he testified at London’s High Court.