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'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.
Bhumjaithai win bodes well for conservatives
News, Published on 11/02/2026
» The outcome of Thailand's latest general election has prompted intense debate among political analysts, with many concluding that the decisive victory of the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) represents a triumph of the conservative camp reinforced by rising nationalist sentiment and the strategic consolidation of local political power bases, or ban yai (influential political clans).
Year of the Horse Afternoon Tea Debuts at Shangri-La Bangkok
Published on 10/02/2026
» Welcome the Year of the Horse with a refined afternoon tea celebrating new beginnings, grace and energy. Indulge in handcrafted delights such as Flaky Egg Tart with Aged Mandarin Skin, Clementine Tartlet with Pomelo and Frangipane, and Melon Pan with Pork Char Siu, accompanied by classic scones and clotted cream.
People's Party presses for recounts in disputed races
Post Reporters, Published on 10/02/2026
» The People's Party on Monday vowed to pursue recounts in constituencies where voting irregularities were suspected, particularly in Lampang and Khon Kaen, where narrow margins and unusually high numbers of invalid ballots were recorded.
A state of repose
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/02/2026
» This is the season to be in Japan, where the air is fresh and the weather is cold, unlike in Thailand.
Lies, horror, trauma: Kenyans recount forced Russian recruitment
AFP, Published on 09/02/2026
» NAIROBI — The scars on Victor's forearm remind him constantly of the day a Ukrainian drone attacked him after he was forcibly conscripted, like hundreds of young Kenyans, into the Russian army.
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.
Chiang Mai tourism in flux
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 09/02/2026
» Chiang Mai, once dominated by Chinese visitors, has gradually changed as the foreign market diversifies, with more arrivals from South Korea and Japan, as well as a notable resurgence of long‑haul tourists.
Banker slams parties' household debt vows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/02/2026
» As political parties compete to offer quick relief for struggling households, a leading Thai banker warns the country's debt crisis cannot be resolved with tax revenues or government spending alone.