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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.
Creative resilience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2026
» Bangkok Design Week 2026 returned for its ninth year last month. This year, BKKDW2026 claims that, the festival is a systematic platform driving the city-level creative economy. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event asserts that designing is a practical tool which must be applied to elevate standards, create new opportunities and forge new pathways for survival of the city, the economy and Thai businesses.
Discover the jewels of the Mediterranean with Siam Society
Life, Published on 25/12/2025
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Sicily and Malta -- two remarkable islands in the heart of the Mediterranean -- from March 10-22.
Events recall life and work of HM Queen Sirikit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» The Ministry of Culture on Sunday outlined plans to hold various cultural and religious activities, as well as preparations for funeral rites and the cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother following her death on Friday.
PM remembers Queen Mother's devotion to Thais
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday described the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, at the age of 93, as a great loss to the nation as a special cabinet meeting at Government House was held to plan her funeral.
New movies out this week: Oct 9-15
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/10/2025
» New releases and old favourites that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
UNESCO, SACIT, Siam Piwat Spotlight Thai Craftsmanship
Published on 30/06/2025
» UNESCO has joined forces with the Sustainable Arts and Crafts Institute of Thailand (Public Organization), or SACIT, and Siam Piwat Group to support local textile artisans from seven provinces as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). This collaboration marks a milestone, as Siam Piwat, the founder of ICONCRAFT, has been selected as the only private partner by UNESCO and SACIT for “UNESCO x SACIT x ICONCRAFT: A Celebration of Thai Artisans and Creative Cities.”
Innovation for impact
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand Research Expo 2025 is back under the theme "Research For All: Connecting Thailand's Future Through Research And Innovation". Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the event will be held from June 16-20 at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.
Ancient Myanmar ball game battles for survival in troubled nation
AFP, Published on 03/06/2025
» YANGON - Mastering control of the rising and falling rattan chinlone ball teaches patience, says a veteran of the traditional Myanmar sport -- a quality dearly needed in the long-suffering nation.
A 250-year retrospective
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/05/2025
» Throughout 2025, several models will commemorate Breguet's 250th anniversary, starting with one that's out of the blue.