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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.
Sho Shibuya's mindful art comes to Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/12/2025
» New York based artist Sho Shibuya uses the Bangkok Post as a canvas for his artwork, which is on show at the new contemporary art museum Dib Bangkok.
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.
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.
From stand-up to soulful art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/07/2025
» Udom "Nose" Taephanich is known as the most famous stand-up comedian in Thailand. On stage, Udom tells stories close to home and engages audiences with a humorous style of talking, which is why tickets for his performances always sell out. Although Udom made people laugh, he did not realise he was stressed until he went to consult a psychiatrist.
Finding her flow
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/06/2025
» Four years ago, illustrator Naruemon Yimchavee, better known as Banana Blah Blah, felt so burnt out from work she decided to take a break. She travelled to several provinces in the North including Phrae, Nan and Lampang. After staying in Lampang for five days, the peaceful atmosphere comforted her and she decided to live there.
Bangkok's KAWS moment
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/05/2025
» Starting from May 13, KAWS's signature character Companion, an 18m iconic sculpture, will be located at Sanam Luang -- historically known as Thung Phra Meru (Royal Cremation Ground) -- which holds deep cultural and spiritual significance in Thailand.
From atheist to faith
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 19/03/2025
» Kornpat Kotchabhakdi used to be an atheist who refused to go to a temple with his parents who are Buddhists. When he became a lifestyle editor of a magazine, he became frustrated due to personal and work issues. To reduce pressure, he tried meditation and to do so properly, Kornpat sought advice from monks who led him to take an interest in amulets and Buddhism.
Graffiti legends unite
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/02/2025
» Josh Franklin, better known as Stash, a legendary graffiti artist from New York, brought his graffiti aesthetics to the collaborative exhibition "Namecaps: Spaceman", in which he joined forces with Jahan Loh, a contemporary artist from Singapore. Held at Event Hall, Central Chidlom, "Namecaps: Spaceman" showcases art pieces in an East-meets-West concept that delivers compelling storytelling about the past and the future.
The visible threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2025
» Late last month, Bangkok was ranked as the fourth most polluted city in the world, according to IQAir. The air quality index (AQI) in Bangkok reached 188 and PM2.5 was as high as 108 µg/m³, indicating unhealthy air quality.