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This year, Songkran hits a little bit different
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026
» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.
What Netflix's 'Everybody Loves Me When I'm Dead' says about modern parenting in BKK
Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 13/11/2025
» Sometimes, Netflix can act as a refuge, a way to turn off the noise and dive into true crime docuseries, semi-scripted shows about real estate, or the latest binge-worthy series.
Pursuing schools as a family status symbol
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 01/11/2025
» It's difficult to escape the current online discourse on the balance of the Good Life and the growing debate over international schools. International schools were established in 1951, when International School Bangkok opened on the grounds of the US embassy to serve the children of American staff. Bangkok Patana School, Thailand's first such British school, opened in 1957 to serve the growing expat community, along with Ruamrudee International School.
In pursuit of work-life balance
Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 18/10/2025
» “I’m really sorry, I can’t come today. I’m stuck in meetings all day,” is a line I’m sure you’ve said a couple of times on the phone, or have had it echoed back to you when you’re trying to make plans.