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The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Planning for the inevitable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/03/2026
» Death Fest, a fair promoting meaningful well-being and peaceful death, returns for its second year from Friday until Sunday at Impact Exhibition Center, Hall 6. Death Fest is organised by Peaceful Death, an expert group on illness, care and death; The Cloud, an online magazine; and Choojai & Friends, a creative agency.
Fragile strength
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/02/2026
» Naraphat Sakarthornsap has been interested in flowers since he was a child. When he was a primary student, he spent a summer break at his aunt's house in Surin. He liked to look through his aunt's botany books and remember the names of the plants and flowers. When he went to market, people were surprised that he could recognise a plant like nom maeo.
Red Velvet's Wendy set for solo show at Iconsiam
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/12/2025
» Wendy, a multi-talented vocalist with K-pop sensation Red Velvet, is set to perform in Bangkok for her "2025 Wendy 1st World Tour " on Dec 14 at True Icon Hall in Iconsiam.
Blackpink delivers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/11/2025
» Over time, different idols have emerged and Blackpink are a global icon of the 2020s pop culture era. Love them or hate them, people know Blackpink as the world's biggest girl group. Due to their popularity, tickets for "Blackpink World Tour " sold out in many countries including the US, Canada, France, South Korea and Thailand.
A winning formula
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/11/2025
» To elevate athletic performance, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT)has collaborated with Ajinomoto to launch the Ajinomoto Victory Canteen at SAT as the nation's main sports nutrition centre. Accommodating around 300 athletes daily, it offers 12 special winning meals aligned with three nutritional strategies designed to suit the athletes' different needs.
The beat goes on
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Many traditional performances have lost popularity because they fail to adapt with the times. Molam is an excellent example of an Isan performing art that has incorporated modern features with traditional characteristics and remains popular today.
BACC goes local
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/10/2025
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is a well-known as an art centre in Bangkok. This year, it launched the Local Networking Project to provide a platform for artists from other regions besides the capital. The project involves fieldwork in various locations across the country. Artists have the opportunity to explore local legends, folktales, unrecorded histories and contemporary community lifestyles.
An art revived
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Rak see lacquer colour painting is a distinct art form found in Asia. It involves mixing pigment powder with clear lacquer sap to create colours resembling oil paint. Artists often add details to their art using black lacquer outlines, gold or silver leaves, and build up multiple overlapping layers. Once dry, the surface is polished to reveal the depth and texture of the layers.
Food safety under scrutiny
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/09/2025
» Although fruits and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, people are also aware that they may contain harmful residues due to the use of pesticides.