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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.
Park Shin-hye stands out in Undercover Miss Hong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Award-winning actress Park Shin-hye returns to Netflix with the series Undercover Miss Hong.
Chasing the unreachable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 90s, the art exhibition "Contemporary Art In Asia: Traditions/Tensions", curated by guest curator, Apinan Poshyananda, displayed artworks created by many artists from Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and India. The exhibition was showcased in three locations in New York City.
Creative resilience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2026
» Bangkok Design Week 2026 returned for its ninth year last month. This year, BKKDW2026 claims that, the festival is a systematic platform driving the city-level creative economy. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event asserts that designing is a practical tool which must be applied to elevate standards, create new opportunities and forge new pathways for survival of the city, the economy and Thai businesses.
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 art of letting go
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/10/2025
» Artist Pakawan Thongvanit, known as Atelier Pakawan, is recognised for her lovely, detailed illustrations with warm and soothing colours. Both her illustrations and ceramics are influenced by Japanese culture and art techniques because she spent four years in Seto, a city which is renowned for pottery.
Recipe for change
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/09/2025
» When Weerapon Wongtawan, founder of Lukyang Studio, was selected by the Office of Contemporary Art and Culture to work with a community enterprise in Phetchaburi, he redesigned the packaging of their traditional rice crackers and suggested they be made in smaller sizes.
The triality of light
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/08/2025
» In today's digital age and AI technology, impossible photographs become more common. However, back in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s when technology was not as advanced, creating artistic photographs was a huge challenge.
Blueprint for global success
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/07/2025
» The Thailand Creative Culture Agency (THACCA) was established as a result of the success of Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), which develops cultural and entertainment content that can achieve global influence and lead to economic benefits. THACCA aims to drive Thailand's creative economy in 14 industries including film, TV series, festivals, art and sports.
Small yet perfectly formed
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/07/2025
» Kyoto, once a former capital city of Japan now blending the old with the new, was chosen to be the setting of Omega's global launch for the Aqua Terra 30mm collection -- elegant, meticulously crafted, Swiss timepieces for women.