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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.
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.
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.
K-pop star Ten lights up Bangkok
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/04/2025
» Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul, better known as Ten, is a Thai K-pop artist under SM Entertainment, which is renowned for K-pop artists such as TVXQ, Super Junior, Exo, Aespa and NCT. As a member of NCT and its sub units NCT U and Way V, Chittaphon stands out for his dance moves more than singing. However, after releasing two solo English albums, Ten (2024) and Stunner (2025), Chittaphon has impressed music fans with his versatility, especially singing.
Exploration of free will
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2025
» Thammatat Saithong, better known as Karms, has created striking and unique works since his undergraduate days at the Faculty of Decorative Arts, Silpakorn University. His distinctive work caught the eye of Trendy Gallery owners, who purchased many of his paintings. Thammatat is now Trendy Gallery's number one artist in terms of high value pieces.
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.
Healing art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/01/2025
» Art can be easy to connect with if you find a piece that you can relate to. Artist Somnuek Klangnok, better known as Kru Parn, felt touched when an art collector told him that his paintings were able to heal her.
Profit over health
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/12/2024
» According to research marketing company Euromonitor International, Thailand's dietary supplement industry in 2023 was valued at 87 billion baht.
Celebrating femininity
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/09/2024
» During the Covid-19 lockdowns, Assoc Prof Kunjana Dumsopee, a lecturer at the Department of Fine Arts, School of Architecture Art and Design, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, moved to her family's home in Phetchaburi.