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Board The Blue Jasmine
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 27/01/2026
» Jim Thompson continues to go "beyond silk' by joining forces with The Blue Jasmine, a restored historic train travelling from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong station to four provinces, with stops at ancient sites.
‘Mai pen rai’ paradox: from kindness to toxic silence
Published on 07/01/2026
» "Mai pen rai" (It’s okay/never mind) is perhaps the most classic Thai phrase, symbolising kindness, compromise and a go-with-the-flow attitude. It is the hallmark of Thai charm. However, in a modern world driven by consumer rights and accountability, the harmless phrase is becoming a double-edged sword. We are witnessing the rise of "Toxic kreng jai" — an excessive form of considerateness where we suppress our own rights just to avoid being labelled "demanding".
Misplaced focus
Postbag, Published on 04/01/2026
» Re: 145 killed in first three 'dangerous days', (BP, Jan 2).
Buddhism and war
Postbag, Published on 29/12/2025
» Re: "When Buddhism falls silent during war", (Opinion, Dec 27).
When Buddhism falls silent during war
News, Published on 27/12/2025
» The Buddha once stopped a water war between relatives by asking a simple question: What is more valuable: water or human life?
Chula, Industry Leaders Launch Future-Ready LGO Programme
Published on 25/11/2025
» In a significant milestone for Thailand’s higher education system, Chulalongkorn University has signed an MOU with five founding partners — Bangkok Bank, SCG, Indorama Ventures, Banpu and True Corporation — to advance the Chula Leaders for Global Operations (Chula LGO) programme, developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Leaders for Global Operations (MIT LGO). The initiative aims to cultivate innovative future leaders capable of driving industrial transformation and supporting a sustainable economy. Applications are open until 28 February 2026 at chulalgo.com.
Exhibition explores cultural depth of HM Queen Sirikit's royal duties
Life, Published on 13/11/2025
» Siam Piwat invites everyone to commemorate the boundless and immeasurable royal grace of Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother during "From Royal Resolve... To The Heritage Of The Land", which is running at Art Jewel, 5th floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, until Nov 20.
ICONSIAM brings global award home
Business, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thailand's landmark riverfront development ICONSIAM has brought national pride to the country after being ranked a "Top Three Most Influential Retail Property Project of the Past 30 Years" at the MAPIC Awards 2025, a prestigious event often hailed as the "Oscars of the retail industry".
Thailand Privilege Appoints ‘Apo’ as Global Brand Ambassador
Published on 10/10/2025
» Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., the operator of the Thailand Privilege Membership Card under the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), has announced new marketing strategy featuring celebrated actor and model “Apo” Nattawin Wattanagitiphat as its first ever Global Brand Ambassador in 22 years. Apo will represent Thailand’s premier luxury lifestyle and highlight the exclusive benefits of the Thailand Privilege Card in a newly released commercial designed to attract high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to live, invest and thrive in Thailand.
CEA Announces Creative Excellence Awards 2025
Published on 29/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 29, 2025 — Now in its third year, the Creative Excellence Awards spotlight individuals, organisations, and communities that harness creativity to generate new value and opportunity for Thailand’s economy and society. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization), or CEA, the 2025 awards recognise 15 winners across three main categories: Creative City Awards, Creative Business Awards, and Creative Social Impact Awards. These accolades reflect the belief that creativity is a key engine for elevating Thailand’s potential on the global stage. The awards ceremony took place on Wednesday, 24 September 2025, at EMSKYE, 14th floor, EM Tower, EMSphere.