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Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 30-Feb 5
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/01/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
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”.
From Bharat to Siam
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/10/2025
» To boost Indian tourism, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has collaborated with the Phra Nakhon District Office and many partners to organise "Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2025" on Pahurat Road and Ong Ang Walking Street until Oct 31.
Mexico's new voice
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/10/2025
» After landing the day before, Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah, an all-female band from Sacramento, California, did not show any signs of jet lag. Instead, they fired salvos of energetic notes and staccato rhythms on the Saffron Cruise that was gliding down the Chao Phraya River, enlivening the night with the traditional flavour of Mexico.
Big Bad Wolf is back
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/08/2025
» The world's largest English-language book sale is making its much-anticipated return to Bangkok this month, bringing with it more than just discounted titles. From tomorrow until Aug 17, Big Bad Wolf Books will once again transform IMPACT Forum Hall 4, Muang Thong Thani, into a vast, immersive marketplace of ideas, stories and dreams.
Australia to ban under-16s from YouTube
AFP, Published on 30/07/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia will use landmark social media laws to ban children under 16 from video-streaming site YouTube, a top minister said Wednesday stressing the need to shield them from "predatory algorithms".
Italian Brainrot: the weirdly addictive AI trend
Kannika Thampanishvong, Published on 27/06/2025
» If you're a parent with a school-aged child, chances are you've heard some bizarre sounds coming from your kid's room -- things like "Tung Tung Tung Sahur" or "Tralalero Tralala." These odd noises stem from a phenomenon called Italian Brainrot, which has captured the imagination of children and teens around the world.
Climate Action Week calls for collective creativity
Life, Published on 03/06/2025
» Bangkok will come alive with climate action, bold ideas and collective creativity with the launch of Bangkok Climate Action Week, or BKKCAW 2025, from Sept 28 to Oct 4.
Voices for change
Life, Nattha Keenapan, Published on 20/05/2025
» When Kemjira Jehba was diagnosed with depression at age 12, her world became quiet. The kind of quiet where pain goes unnoticed and stigma speaks louder than understanding. It took years of therapy, self-reflection and courage for her to find her voice again. Now aged 20, she's using it to help build a world where mental health is not feared but understood.
Combating e-cigarettes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/05/2025
» According to a survey by the Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University, 43% of primary students in a school in the Central Region had tried e-cigarettes. Additionally, the number of female students who smoked e-cigarettes was higher than males.