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The toothpaste which created TV history
Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/09/2025
» Last week marked the 70th anniversary of television advertisements in Britain. For years the BBC had been the only TV network in Britain and no ads were allowed. But in the mid-1950s along came Independent Television (ITV) which was launched to create competition, the big difference being that it was permitted to finance itself by showing advertisements.
US comics slam 'censorship' after Kimmel pulled
AFP, Published on 19/09/2025
» WASHINGTON — Late-night TV comics skewered President Donald Trump and denounced "blatant censorship" after Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show was pulled off air over his comments on the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
BBC film shows 'dark side' of Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/09/2025
» After a recent BBC documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers and regulation of cannabis.
Snoopy exhibition celebrates 75 years of Peanuts
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 — Beloved by generations worldwide, Snoopy and his Peanuts friends have arrived in Bangkok for a grand anniversary celebration. River City Bangkok, in association with ChaTraMue, has unveiled the exclusive exhibition “How Do You Do, Snoopy? 75 Years: A Journey of Friendship Through Art”—a tribute to 75 years of Peanuts™. Spanning four immersive zones—Art, Culture, Fashion and Entertainment—the exhibition reimagines the iconic beagle through new perspectives from renowned Thai and international artists. Highlights include collaborations with 39 leading fashion houses, a showcase of 149 treasured Thai fan collectibles, and more than 50 original works from classic Peanuts comics and animations.
Android is now the new Apple
Life, James Hein, Published on 10/09/2025
» Some may be wondering why have I used an Android phone up to now compared to, say, Apple iPhone? In the beginning, it was for the following four reasons -- a headphone jack, a removable battery, the ability to insert an SD card for storage and the ability to load a program into the computer. That last part may sound a little strange but a 12GB device with 1TB of storage and a graphics unit built in is a computer now. The "program" loading here means you can put your own operating system on the device and install applications, bypassing the Play Store. So where are we now? No headphone jack, no SSD support, no removable battery and based on a recent announcement, no ability to "side-load" programs any more. In other words, Google phones have now or will soon be turned into iPhones.
Korean romance series tops Netflix's global charts
Life, Published on 08/09/2025
» K-romance on Netflix continues its winning streak. The newly launched series Bon Appétit, Your Majesty has ranked second on the Netflix Global Non-English TV charts, proving once again the worldwide power of Korean storytelling. Together with this exciting news, Netflix unveiled a special art poster capturing the blossoming romance and teasing the irresistible chemistry viewers can expect to deepen in the episodes ahead.
Is it bye-bye Pheu Thai?
Published on 23/08/2025
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party is in freefall with no sign of bottoming out. However, the pressing question is: Can the party reverse its decline in time for the next election, which could come sooner rather than later?
YouTube Shopping, Shopee tie-up thriving
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 21/08/2025
» Thailand's e-commerce sector continues to grow due to intensifying market competition, fuelled by rising video commerce and competition in providing faster delivery times.
Xenomorphs of Siam
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/08/2025
» The Alien franchise has always been about survival in the most inhospitable places imaginable, from derelict space freighters to hostile alien planets. But in Alien: Earth, the inhospitable terrain is not light-years away. It's right here at home.
How Trump's love for TV is shaping US diplomacy
AFP, Published on 06/08/2025
» WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's sudden concern about starving Palestinians was a major shift for the US president, who had previously ignored the endless cries for help from aid groups. So what changed?