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AI learning versus human creativity is a real battle
Life, James Hein, Published on 25/02/2026
» If you’ve been reading these columns long enough, you’ll probably know that I write music and I’ve written some books. With the advent of artificial intelligence, the concept of copyright and private property has blurred. The standard rule was, what you have worked hard on to create, belongs to you. As musicians and authors, ideally, we create, we write and we invent. In the world of AI, it will draw a picture, write a book and create music for you based on a simple text prompt that itself may have also been written for you by AI.
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.
Japan PM's future in doubt after election debacle
AFP, Published on 21/07/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's future was unclear on Monday after his coalition appeared to have disastrously lost its upper house majority in elections that saw strong gains by a right-wing populist party.
Japan PM faces reckoning in upper house election
AFP, Published on 20/07/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a reckoning from voters on Sunday with upper house elections that could end his premiership and see a right-wing populist party make inroads.
Matsuyama will find FedExCup glory if his putter stays hot
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 23/08/2024
» American Brad Faxon, an eight-time PGA Tour winner and now a putting guru, tells a funny tale which reinforces the notion that Hideki Matsuyama will leave no stones unturned in his pursuit for perfection, and perhaps, earning the chance as well at rewriting more golf history by the time the 2024 FedExCup Playoffs conclude.
Lurking in the shadows
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/02/2024
» The lore of Shinobi, better known in popular culture as ninjas, has been pivotal in Japanese history. Despite global popularity, ninja portrayals in Japanese cinema are overshadowed by samurais. However, Netflix's original series, House Of Ninjas, breaks this trend and captivates action and martial arts enthusiasts alike.
The Nordic Film Festival is back
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/01/2024
» The Nordic Film Festival is making a comeback on Jan 19-20, though on a smaller scale, and will be hosted by the Nordic embassies of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.
Clearly beautiful
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 08/12/2023
» While Takashi Murakami holds a PhD in nihonga (Japanese painting), he's as much a physics geek.
Superlek topples Rodtang in instant classic
Published on 23/09/2023
» ONE Lumpinee 34 had all the makings of one of the biggest fight cards of the year when it went down at Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on Friday, September 22. And after 11 scintillating contests, fans won’t be forgetting what they saw any time soon.
Southeast Asia lags in EVs. Can it catch up?
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: For self-confessed tech geek and adrenaline junkie Farhan Abdul Rahim, becoming one of the first Malaysians to own an electric car in 2020 was a no-brainer - but he did not simply stop there.