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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.
Fragile strength
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/02/2026
» Naraphat Sakarthornsap has been interested in flowers since he was a child. When he was a primary student, he spent a summer break at his aunt's house in Surin. He liked to look through his aunt's botany books and remember the names of the plants and flowers. When he went to market, people were surprised that he could recognise a plant like nom maeo.
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.
AI for the elderly
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/12/2024
» Healthcare workers at government hospitals face an overwhelming workload every morning due to the large number of patients. Currently, robots known as Dinsaw Intelligent OPDs assist staff in screening patients at three hospitals -- Chulalongkorn, Siriraj and Phramongkutklao.
The roar of the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/12/2023
» On display at Singapore Art Museum (SAM), "Time & The Tiger" is a captivating mid-career retrospective by renowned Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen. Ho is a visual artist, writer, theatre director and filmmaker whose practice challenges conventional hierarchies and people's understanding of the past.
Elevating art on the global stage
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/10/2023
» Compared to other industries in Thailand, the art industry is relatively small. Now under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, art is now among the 11 industries which will be developed and supported by the Thailand Creative Content Agency (THACCA). The 11 industries are art, food, sports, lifestyle, tourism, music, literature, film, games, design, and fashion.
Preserving local culture
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/04/2023
» Created by Rush Pleansuk, the mythology of the goddess Mekhala being chased by the thunder deity Ramasura is depicted through nang yai, or a grand shadow play, at the art exhibition "Ramasura". Rush is best known as the winner of the 2019 Designer of the Year award from the Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce. He is also a co-founder of the design company Sumphat Gallery, and the architecture company Sumphat Space. The artist confessed that although he works on design for a living, his true passion is art.
Time for local spirits to shine?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/03/2023
» On display now at the Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC), the exhibition "Thai Local Spirit" raises the question, can Thai rice whiskeys like lao khao, sa toe and ka chae earn worldwide recognition like soju and sake?"
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.
Finding meaning through art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/12/2022
» At Gallery Ver Project Room, visitors can see projections of 3D chicks walking under a handmade woven coop. While the chicks are walking, various objects -- mobile phones, laptops, cameras, doughnuts, bubble milk tea plastic cups, cars, airplanes, dumbbells and placards -- randomly drop on their heads.