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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.
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.
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.
Na Nathong: A fusion of ancient rituals and Lanna art
Published on 07/02/2026
» Bang Bua Thong district in Nonthaburi province is home to Khum Nanathong, a ritual centre for fortune enhancement and a hub of charm, compassion and prosperity, famed for Na Nathong inscriptions and ancient rites.
Raise a glass to new alcohol laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 07/02/2026
» The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2025, which took effect last November, has sparked confusion among stakeholders in the alcoholic beverage industry, including retailers and consumers. The Explainer intends to address some of the concerns.
Rethinking global health finance
Oped, Published on 06/02/2026
» For the past half-century, the economics of global health were straightforward. Under the so-called "grant-based" approach, rich countries donate to poor countries, which use the funds to meet their populations' health needs. Success was measured by services provided or lives saved, rather than by balance sheets. While this model was far from perfect, the latest approach replacing it -- focused on using tools like guarantees and blended finance to crowd in private capital -- threatens to produce even worse outcomes.
Return to Silent Hill: A psychological and survival horror that cannot be dethroned
Published on 05/02/2026
» Sometimes overcoming the sins that rot inside us is not about therapy, treatment or running away but about returning to face them once more. If you choose that path, welcome back to Silent Hill.
Send Help: Dark, easy to digest and wickedly cynical
Published on 04/02/2026
» Despite its dark tone, Send Help (2026) is surprisingly accessible. It fully earns the label “dark comedy,” delivering humour that cuts deep without ever feeling forced. While its premise is undeniably familiar, the film proves that even the most overused setups can feel fresh when handled by a skilled director, Sam Raimi.
Blast kills suspected bomb-maker in Yala
Published on 03/02/2026
» YALA - A man seriously injured when a bomb went off inside a house in Muang district has died from his wounds, security officials said on Tuesday.
Thailand trains new generation of reporters to tackle AI-era misinformation
Published on 03/02/2026
» Thailand’s major media organisations have launched an intensive training camp to equip 60 university students with AI literacy and strong newsroom ethics, aiming to prepare a new generation of journalists capable of countering misinformation in the digital age.