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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.
Retaking the stage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/03/2026
» True Academy Fantasia, better known as AF, was a pioneer of 24-hour reality television in Thailand. The programme was produced by acquiring the rights of La Academia in Mexico. AF was officially launched as UBC Academy in 2004.
The art of optimism
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/11/2025
» Artist Watoosiri Jansin, aka Artsaveworld, reflects on poor construction throughout Bangkok with her sculpture titled Maa Cherry Tid Tor Prapaa (Cherry The Dog Stuck In A Water Pipe). The long body of the dog reflects persistent issues.
From Bharat to Siam
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/10/2025
» To boost Indian tourism, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has collaborated with the Phra Nakhon District Office and many partners to organise "Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2025" on Pahurat Road and Ong Ang Walking Street until Oct 31.
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.
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.
The healing touch
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/09/2025
» Since childhood, Aruth Chinsupakul, 17, a student of Phillips Exeter Academy, a boarding school in the US, has lived with severe eczema, along with allergies to nuts, shellfish and dust mites.
Petals and poker faces
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/08/2025
» Hana Jam is a female character with bangs created by the talented young artist Thanyapat Doungklad. Thanyapat came up with the idea of Hana Jam when she was a sophomore at the School of Architecture, Art and Design, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL).
Walking in parallel worlds
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/08/2025
» After release from prison, many former inmates face negative public perception. As a result, it is difficult for them to start over. Even if they want to leave their prison life behind, they find that after becoming free, their minds are held captive by shadows of the past.
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.