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Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.
Sustainable innovations
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/08/2023
» In collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, the National Research Council of Thailand organised the Thailand Research Expo 2023 which presents over 1,000 research projects from now until Friday. This event takes place at Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, under the theme "Driving Research Towards A New Economy And Sustainable Development Of Thailand".
The year in art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/12/2022
» In 2022, Thailand's vibrant art scene expanded and showcased diversity. Art enthusiasts were able to enjoy exhibitions and art-related events that brought a wide range of art form. Many exhibitions were organised outside art galleries which enabled viewers to access events easily. Here are some of the highlights of Thailand's art scene in 2022.
Art in surprising places
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/11/2022
» Instead of having a theme like its previous editions, the 7th edition of the Singapore Biennale (SB 2022) is named Natasha. June Yap, co-artistic director, explained that the team came up with the idea of Natasha to personalise the biennale.
Thai artists join Singapore Biennale 2022
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/10/2022
» Singapore Biennale (SB2022) recently returned for its seventh edition with the name Natasha. The art festival takes place from now to March 19 at 13 locations, such as The Singapore Art Museum at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Yan Kit Playfield, Singapore Flyer and St. John's and Lazarus Islands.
Spotify sets the stage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 10/10/2019
» Music streaming has been growing in popularity over the past decade or so. Among the most popular music streaming services in Thailand currently is Spotify. To capitalise on this popularity, the Swedish audio streaming giant has in recent years launched the concert event "Spotify On Stage BKK".