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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.
Prehistoric pride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/09/2025
» Piriya Vachajitpan, the founder of Museum Pier, has been interested in dinosaur fossils and prehistoric animals since he was a high school student in the US. Piriya saved money from his part-time job as a dishwasher in the school cafeteria to travel to view dinosaur exhibitions and fairs in many American cities. It was an eye-opening experience which encouraged him to collect fossils.
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.
Boosting the Northeast
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/07/2025
» To further develop the creative economy in the Northeast, the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), Khon Kaen province and Alliances teamed up to create the Isan Creative Festival under the theme "Isan Soul Proud". The festival is presented through three industries -- entertainment and content; handicrafts, arts and design; and food.
Screening a deadly disease
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/07/2025
» When celebrated actor, Natthawut "Poh" Skidjai, revealed on his YouTube channel @PohSakidAey that his wife Aey Pornthip had been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer after an annual health checkup, the video worried many viewers because Aey does not smoke.
Innovation for impact
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/06/2025
» Thailand Research Expo 2025 is back under the theme "Research For All: Connecting Thailand's Future Through Research And Innovation". Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the event will be held from June 16-20 at the Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld.
Exploration of identity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/04/2025
» Organised by River City Bangkok and 608 Gallery, the art exhibition "ARK-T", or "Art Road Korean Thai", aims to bridge Korean and Thai artist communities. Created by 15 talented Korean and Thai artists, "ARK-T" displays the works of artists who have different interpretations of their own journey.
Bangkok dangerous
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/04/2025
» On March 28, a powerful earthquake hit Myanmar and its cataclysmic shockwaves reached Bangkok, causing the State Audit Office building to collapse. Since most Thais lack an understanding about earthquakes, the Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) and Chulalongkorn University organised forums to provide knowledge to the public.