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Eurovision Song Contest Asia marks expansion of iconic event
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking a historic expansion of the world's most iconic music competition into the Asian region.
Legends return to the page
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2026
» The country's largest literary event is set to return with a renewed focus on the enduring power of books and the stories that continue to shape generations.
The living museum
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/11/2025
» A new art hub has opened in Japan's ancient capital. The latest and largest permanent museum by the acclaimed Japanese art collective teamLab has officially opened its doors in Minami-ku, Kyoto, just a short walk from Kyoto Station's Hachijo East Gate.
Mariah Carey returns to Bangkok in October
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/06/2025
» The wait is over for Thai fans as Mariah Carey is set to return to Bangkok for a spectacular one-night-only performance on Oct 11, at IMPACT Challenger Hall, Muang Thong Thani, as part of her highly anticipated Asia tour titled The Celebration Of Mimi. Ticket details will be announced soon via ThaiTicketMajor.
Neilson Hays Library presents secondhand book sale
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/04/2025
» Neilson Hays Library is delighted to announce a special secondhand book sale from May 17-25. This event offers a wonderful opportunity to browse an extensive selection of fiction and non-fiction titles in English and other languages generously donated by supporters or withdrawn from the library's own collection.
Book bonanza
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2025
» Thailand's biggest celebration of books is set to return in full force this month, promising readers, writers, and publishers an unforgettable literary experience. The 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair will take place from Thursday to April 7 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, where more than one million books will sprawl across a vast exhibition area of over 20,000m². This year's edition runs under the theme "Y Yak [Giant], Read Big", reflecting both the size and significance of what has become a landmark event in Thailand's cultural calendar.
Punk's not dead!
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/02/2025
» How often do we get the chance to see our favourite band visit our country and perform live, especially when they come from halfway across the globe? Last Thursday, American pop-punk legends Green Day returned to Bangkok for the first time in 15 years. The expansive Impact Arena in Muang Thong Thani transformed into a high-energy haven for rock fans, who packed the venue from wall to wall, singing, jumping and screaming along as Green Day delivered an electrifying two-hour set.
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).
Unravelling a double agent
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/04/2024
» The seven-episode series The Sympathizer recently dropped on HBO GO. Created by Park Chan-wook, the South Korean filmmaker of Oldboy and The Handmaiden fame, and produced by Robert Downey Jr, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and war drama filled with Hollywood satire. The bilingual miniseries will be released weekly until the end of May.
A blend of chaos and charm
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 11/01/2024
» Embarking on a journey through Vietnam, one may find the allure of cities like Hanoi, Sapa, Hue and Da Nang. However, the southern gem of Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon has been an unsung hero in recent years. Despite being Vietnam's largest city and a nexus of culture, history, and commerce, it seems the city has been overshadowed. Our insightful guide Yuu pondered: "Perhaps familiarity with the city has bred a desire for new horizons or maybe Ho Chi Minh hasn't been given the tourism spotlight it deserves."