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Viral drone video fuels debate about Rio favela tourism
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO - A line of tourists touch up their makeup before strutting across a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro's largest favela, posing for a drone as it zooms out to show dramatic aerial views of the hillside community.
Fast-tracking a green future
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/02/2026
» Pasaya is a sustainable fabric brand and its factory in Ratchaburi is equipped with a wastewater treatment pond, a proper landfill-based waste management method and a proper working environment with ventilation and growing trees.
Siam Paragon introduces NEXTOPIA to the world
Published on 28/11/2025
» Siam Paragon, one of the world’s most visited destinations, continues to hold its place as a top-of-mind landmark, consistently delivering experiences that go beyond expectations. Over the past two decades, the iconic retail hub has pioneered new destination concepts and set remarkable industry benchmarks. Its latest milestone is the launch of NEXTOPIA: Prototype for the World of Tomorrow — an unprecedented future-focused realm created in collaboration with leading innovation partners, business alliances, communities, and the Friends of NEXTOPIA network. Designed to welcome everyone to “Join us in the Making of a Better World,” NEXTOPIA aims to enhance quality of life and meaningful happiness in every dimension. This achievement reinforces the success of Siam Piwat’s global destination development strategy and clearly demonstrates Thailand’s creative capabilities on the world stage.
China lets fly world's largest kite in Inner Mongolia for electric power generation
South China Morning Post, Published on 14/11/2025
» China has successfully deployed the world's largest power-generating kite, capable of harnessing the potential of energy-dense, high-altitude winds to provide cheaper power than traditional surface turbines.
Tips and cool gadgets to help cope with Thailand's seasonal smog
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 22/10/2025
» Thailand's winter starts officially on Oct 23 this year. Unfortunately, the perennial PM2.5 dust and smog problem usually acompanies the cooler weather. Here are some tips and cool gadgets to help deal with it.
A beautifully controlled chaos
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 26/09/2025
» One Battle After Another has been the talk of the cinephile world for months and for good reason. Not only does it mark the first-ever collaboration between two giants of contemporary cinema -- Paul Thomas Anderson and Leonardo DiCaprio -- but it also arrives with a staggering reported budget of more than US$150 million (4.8 billion baht).
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Sept 12-18
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 12/09/2025
» Guru By Bangkok's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
A capitalist nightmare
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/07/2025
» Thump thump bump. Netflix's psychological thriller Wall To Wall envisions a dystopian contemporary South Korea. It is a cautionary tale of late-stage capitalist society fraught with economic volatility, mental breakdowns and class divide.
NCSA boosts cyber defence amid rising border tensions
Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 24/07/2025
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) is reinforcing the resilience of critical infrastructure in preparation for potential cyberattacks, while the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has warned against artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes in information warfare—particularly amid escalating tensions at the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Finns flock to ‘shepherd weeks’ to disconnect on holiday
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUHMOINEN, Finland - Finnish holidaygoers are clamouring to shell out hundreds of euros to work as shepherds for a week as a vacation, seeking tranquility in nature and a chance to disconnect from their busy lives.