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Valentine’s Day gadgets worth gifting in 2026
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 13/02/2026
» The most memorable Valentine’s Day gifts in 2026 are not flowers or chocolates but gadgets that make daily life easier, calmer and more enjoyable, especially for expatriates living in Thailand. With busy urban routines, frequent travel and cross‑border tech ecosystems to consider, practical devices that fit seamlessly into everyday habits have become the most meaningful expressions of affection.
Top 5 January 2026 phones for expats
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 21/01/2026
» Living in Thailand as an expatriate means staying connected — whether for work, travel, or keeping in touch with family abroad. Choosing the right mobile phone can make life easier, especially when juggling local SIM cards, international calls and the country’s tropical climate. Here are the best picks for January 2026.
Brain rot prevention — use less AI and social media
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 12/11/2025
» Artificial intelligence and social media are reshaping how Thais learn and think — and not always for the better. Researchers in Thailand and around the world warn that heavy reliance on artificial intelligence chatbots and endless scrolling through short videos may be eroding cognitive skills, fuelling what many now call “brain rot”.
A colourful adventure
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 09/10/2024
» After more than 200 hours and three playthroughs of The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, I thought I had seen everything thing that a Zelda game could give me. But lo and behold, Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom gave me new ways to play a Zelda game, and many head-scratching experiences along the way.
Virtual adventures
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 13/09/2023
» The PICO 4 is a stand-alone virtual reality headset that is not exorbitantly expensive. Currently, it has plenty of apps to choose from and lasts long enough before needing to be plugged back in for more juice.
Big sound, big fun
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 02/08/2023
» Listening to music is something I do to an addictive level. Having audio systems connected to my computer, game consoles and mobile phones is necessary to get me through the day. But this is the first time I've had a party-oriented speaker blast my stress away. I loved it, but my neighbours might not.
Next-level smartphone
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 22/02/2023
» This year's top traditional candy bar phone from Samsung makes the already great S22 Ultra even better -- by giving you a way snappier camera, improved computing capabilities for better gaming experience and AI assists, along with much better battery life that manages to rival the best iPhone.
Mouthful of fun
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 06/04/2022
» Kirby is a powerful pink fluff ball that has been active in the action-platforming genre since 1992. His main power is that he can devour enemies which then copy some of their abilities to aid in his endeavours. But for 2022, his abilities have been upgraded and he now runs around in a fully 3D post-apocalyptic world to help his abducted friends.
The Note reincarnated
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 16/03/2022
» In 2021, the best versatile phone for photography and video was the Samsung S21 Ultra. The S22 Ultra builds on that foundation and gives near identical performance, and provides a variety of photo and video taking modes while adding much better low-light photo capabilities while also making photos brighter and sharper than what your eyes can physically see.
A new spin to the world of Pokémon
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 23/02/2022
» I am not sure if there is anyone in this world who does not know what Pokémon is. In case you're one of them, Pokémon is a game about you, the main protagonist, catching monsters and making friends with them while also using them to fight and traverse the game world to become the strongest trainer. Typically, games will have you defeat six to eight gym leaders, who act as bosses of each town, before beating the last boss to prove your supremacy. But this time, in 2022, there are no gyms, because this latest game is a prequel to all others and no gyms have been established, and the game's townspeople still have very little knowledge about these mysterious monsters.