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In Boyfriend On Demand, even Blackpink's Jisoo has dating woes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Dating can be exhausting since you have to invest time, money and heart into it. In the Korean romantic comedy series Boyfriend On Demand, now on Netflix, a company launches a virtual dating app where female subscribers can choose from over 900 good-looking "men".
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.
Art from the ashes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/03/2026
» In 2024, artist Kan Nathiwutthikun, better known as Kan Nathi, experienced living among smoke from wildfires since her house was located near Doi Inthanon in Chiang Mai. After the wildfires were extinguished, Kan asked her assistant to go with her to collect ashes and burnt wood to create artwork. Some of those artworks are now on display at the exhibition "Blueprint of the Apocalypse" at VS Gallery.
The power of community
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/03/2026
» According to the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, cities face many complex problems. In particular, domestic violence is a serious issue. In 2024, almost 800 women died from violence, or an average of two women per day, with alcohol and drug abuse being contributing factors.
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.
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.
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.
The man behind the smile
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/08/2025
» From other people's perspective, Taylor Srirat -- who runs the YouTube channel House of TayTay (youtube.com/@Taylorsrirat) -- has lived a glamorous life.
Screening a deadly disease
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/07/2025
» When celebrated actor, Natthawut "Poh" Skidjai, revealed on his YouTube channel @PohSakidAey that his wife Aey Pornthip had been diagnosed with stage one lung cancer after an annual health checkup, the video worried many viewers because Aey does not smoke.
Battling the big apps
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 01/07/2025
» In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, an application called Tam Sang Tam Song (On Demand Delivery) was launched by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation in collaboration with the Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University. The app was developed to assist motorbike taxi drivers and local restaurants through economic difficulties caused by lockdowns. As a pilot app, it was tested in Ladprao Soi 101 in Bangkok, Betong and Yala and received positive feedback.