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A new stage for Asia
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/04/2026
» Bangkok is about to take on a new kind of spotlight. The Thai capital has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking the first time the long-running global music phenomenon expands into the region.
Applications open for a groundbreaking leadership course at Chula's 'SoftEx 2025'
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/07/2025
» From today until July 31, applications are open for "SoftEx 2025"-- an exclusive executive training programme where the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), in collaboration with Chulalongkorn Business School (CBS), invites visionary leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs to take part in reshaping Thailand's future through creativity and culture. This groundbreaking course -- the first of its kind in the country -- is designed to elevate Thai leadership by equipping participants with the tools needed to drive the creative economy and leverage soft power as strategic assets for national development.
Registrations now open for international music competition
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/05/2025
» The stage is set once again for aspiring musicians as the Thailand International Music Competition 2025 (TIMC) is looking for young musicians from around the globe to showcase their prowess. This annual extravaganza promises an unparalleled opportunity for participants to shine on an international platform, fostering both personal growth and musical excellence.
Reading the room
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/05/2024
» After being postponed earlier this year, the Big Bad Wolf Books Bangkok 2024 international book fair finally settled on its new venue at The Market Bangkok, Ratchaprasong Intersection (next to Big C Ratchadamri and opposite CentralWorld).
Is AI out for your job?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/05/2023
» Science fiction is an ideal genre for people who wonder about, hope or fear for what can become real one day. One of the most famous themes in this genre is a dystopian future where technology develops malicious intent, and decides to take over the world with catastrophic consequences for humanity. While we're still not there yet, fiction is no longer fiction, and such wild imaginings have become reality, or at least some of them.
All you need is love?
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/11/2022
» In uncertain modern times, the young generation grapples with questions like whether to have children or not? Or is it safe to have another child?
Reading for a better future
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/10/2022
» The Book Expo Thailand 2022 is well under way. The 27th edition of the Publishers and Booksellers Association of Thailand's (Pubat) book fair returns to the newly renovated Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok and will run until Sunday at Exhibition Hall 5–7, LG Floor.
The Covid conundrum
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/04/2021
» From the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Thailand has been a relative success story with low infection rates. However, a third wave is now hitting hard and ruining the hopes of people just as the country was gearing up for a rebound. Despite the increase in cases with over 1,000 plus infections being reported for several days and 120 deaths, there's no sign that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government will announce a nationwide lockdown. Some members of the opposition suspect that the government may be facing financial problems and that there is a possibility that public debt has surpassed 60%, which means there is not enough cash to pay subsidies like the last lockdown. So, it's almost as if we've been told by the government that this time around, it's every man for himself.
Surviving Covid, for now
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/07/2020
» There has never been a harder time to live for many as the ongoing Covid-19 global pandemic is considered to be one of the darkest hours in modern history. With tomorrow so uncertain, how are we supposed to live and just plain survive in this health scare and rapid change of economic fortune? While we never know what the future holds, we can use the opportunity to define our future. As the saying goes: "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn to surf." The pandemic not only brings about death and difficulty but also opens a window of opportunity for us to start anew.