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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.
Planning for the inevitable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/03/2026
» Death Fest, a fair promoting meaningful well-being and peaceful death, returns for its second year from Friday until Sunday at Impact Exhibition Center, Hall 6. Death Fest is organised by Peaceful Death, an expert group on illness, care and death; The Cloud, an online magazine; and Choojai & Friends, a creative agency.
Love or lie?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/02/2026
» According to the Royal Thai Police, there were 5,164 cases of romance scams with damages of over 1.6 billion baht from online crimes reported between 2022 and 2024. To raise awareness of romance scams, COFACT (Collaborative Fact Checking) organised the forum “Love Or Lie? Exposing Romance Scams on Valentine's Day”.
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.
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.
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.
Curating the past
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 28/05/2025
» Located in Nakhon Pathom, the Thai Film Archive is a government agency which preserves national cultural heritage and promotes films and videos. To attract new audiences, the organisation is currently holding the exhibition "Archival Time On Our Retina", which is an expedition through archives that reveal a kaleidoscope of perspectives within society, culture and political fluctuation.
Break the barrier
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/05/2025
» When hearing aid devices used by deaf students are damaged, it interrupts their studies. These students had already requested replacements from a government organisation, but the process takes a long time even though the devices are essential for daily life.
Amp up the tunes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/05/2025
» Achariya Dulyapaiboon, better known as Amp, is a female songwriter and producer who has written hundreds of songs for Thai artists. Just one of the many hits penned by Achariya has gained over 100 million views on YouTube.
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.