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'Paris of the East' turns 'Concrete Oven'
Oped, Drew B Mallory, Published on 29/04/2026
» If you stand on the banks of the Khlong Saen Saep today, near the glossy high-rises of Wireless Road, you are witnessing a battle for the soul of Bangkok. On one hand, you see the future: concrete embankments and new walkways, part of a government push to connect the city in the vein of European capitals or our neighbour, Singapore. On the other hand, you see the ghosts of the past: fresh stumps of rain trees that stood for decades, severed to make way for the very cement intended to "beautify" the city. It is a paradox that defines modern Bangkok. We are a city desperate to be green, yet addicted to grey.
Art-pop icon David Byrne brings 'Who Is The Sky? Tour' to Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 29/04/2026
» Mark your calendars for one of 2026's most anticipated live events as David Byrne brings his acclaimed new production "David Byrne: Who Is The Sky? Tour 2026" to Bangkok on Aug 10. The concert will take place at UOB LIVE, offering Thai audiences their first opportunity to experience the visionary artist's celebrated live performance in person.
Sawanu Travel Elevates Thai Marine Tourism to Global Premium Standards
Published on 28/04/2026
» Phuket: Sawanu Travel, a leading boat tour service provider in Phuket, hosted an exclusive open house trip featuring premium seafaring experience under the concept of "Elevating Thai Seas to Global Premium Standards". This aims to elevate the Thai marine tourism experience to international standards and reflect Thailand's potential as a world-class tourist destination, aligning with the Tourism Authority of Thailand's (TAT) direction to promote Thai tourism industry to grow sustainably with quality.
K-pop groups invade Bangkok on June 6
Life, Published on 28/04/2026
» While some believe that the K-pop wave has faded away, Thailand remains a destination for many events. On June 6, Thai fans will face a tough choice between the up-and-coming girl group Kiss of Life's fan meeting and the long awaited I.O.I. reunion concert.
Zelensky accuses Russia of 'nuclear terrorism' on Chernobyl anniversary
AFP, Published on 26/04/2026
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of "nuclear terrorism" on Sunday, as Ukraine marked the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster amid deadly new drone attacks.
ONE Championship: Rodtang truce holds as Chatri launches Japan’s ‘new era’ at Samurai 1 presser
Nick Atkin, Published on 25/04/2026
» ONE Championship’s fragile truce with Rodtang Jitmuangnon held firm in Tokyo on Friday night – allowing the promotion to put the focus back where it wanted it.
The voice of a billion
Life, John Clewley, Published on 25/04/2026
» The world's most recorded singer, the legendary Indian playback artist Asha Bhosle died earlier this month at the age of 92. The Guinness Book of Records, upon honouring her in 2011, said that she had recorded more than 12,000 songs in her eight-decade career.
Fragments of a superstar
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/04/2026
» The very first movie I ever saw about Michael Jackson was 1988's Moonwalker. It was also one of the first films I ever paid to see in a cinema with my own money as a kid. Why? Because, like everyone else at the time, we all adored the King of Pop. He wasn't just a pop star -- he was a global phenomenon, something larger than life.
Their Majesties to honour legacy of King Vajiravudh
Post Reporters, Published on 23/04/2026
» Their Majesties the King and Queen will preside over the Lumpini Park Centenary Celebration on Saturday, honouring the legacy of King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), who established the country’s first public park in 1922, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
Fresh paint, careful choreography as pope visits African prison
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» BATA, Equatorial Guinea - The walls around Equatorial Guinea’s notorious Bata prison were freshly painted salmon-pink for Pope Leo XIV’s visit Wednesday, but inside there was no masking the acrid smell of sweat and urine