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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.
Kokuho: A national treasure in name and essence
Published on 20/01/2026
» The movie Kokuho (2025) is, in both name and essence, a national treasure. This epic Japanese drama delving into the life of an onnagata, a male actor who specialises in playing female roles, not only introduces the centuries-old art form of Kabuki to the world, but also proves to be a triumph of Japanese cinema.
New movies out this week: Dec 25-31
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/12/2025
» 14 new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
TOA Reveals 2026 Colour Trend: The Pigmentum
Published on 22/12/2025
» Each year, the architectural paint industry looks to TOA Paint (Thailand) Public Company Limited for insight into emerging colour directions. For 2026, TOA moves beyond the idea of colour as mere decoration, introducing a new concept titled “The Pigmentum,” which positions colour as a source of energy, inspiration and momentum in everyday life.
Treasure of Dreams
Published on 16/12/2025
» The crisp breath of winter carries a tender romance, as the shimmering glow of festive lights casts a spell that lingers long after nightfall. Against this enchanting backdrop, the collaboration between SIRIVANNAVARI and Beauty Gems one of Thailand’s leading luxury jewelers unveils the 2025 High Jewelry collection, Treasure of Dreams. Comprising 88 exquisite masterpieces envisioned by HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, the collection unfolds as a poetic sequel to last season’s Amour Éternel, an eternal love story reimagined.
Louvre Museum closed as workers strike
AFP, Published on 15/12/2025
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The Louvre Museum closed its doors to thousands of disappointed visitors on Monday as staff launched a strike to protest working conditions at the Paris landmark, two months after a shocking robbery.
BDMS Wellness Clinic Expands Health Network to the Middle East
Published on 12/12/2025
» BDMS Wellness Clinic, the preventive healthcare centre under Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited (BDMS), led by Tanupol Virunhagarun, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of BDMS Wellness Clinic and BDMS Wellness Resort, was honoured to meet with Ms Warunee Pan-krajang, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Sultanate of Oman, to discuss ways to advance health cooperation between Thailand and Oman under the concept of “Health Vision 2050.” The meeting took place at the Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat, where Oman’s long-term national health vision was outlined—including key areas such as healthcare financing, human resources development, medical services, technology, and medical products. These priorities align closely with Dr Tanupol’s Wellness Hub Thailand vision, which aims to elevate Thailand’s wellness tourism to the global stage and position the country as a world-class wellness hub.
QR stickers guided drug buyers through a 'treasure hunt'
Published on 10/12/2025
» Two Russian men have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs using QR code stickers posted throughout Bangkok that used AI technology to make the process a “treasure hunting game”.
Lamppost QR stickers guided drug buyers through a 'treasure chase'
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 10/12/2025
» Two Russian men have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs using QR code stickers posted throughout Bangkok that used AI technology to make the process a ‘treasure chasing game".
Beyond pizza and pasta: Italy's culinary heritage awaits Unesco nod
Published on 09/12/2025
» ROME - Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations' cultural agency, Unesco.