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Hacking the future
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/02/2026
» The West is often upheld as a source of technological progress. Yet, this long-held belief in the origin of innovation is coming under scrutiny. A wide range of recent examples, particularly China's technological rise, shows that rather than introducing technologies, some countries are better at embracing, adapting or hacking them.
Viral 'Chinese Trump' wins laughs on both sides of Pacific
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» CHONGQING — Outstretching his hands in a signature Donald Trump pose, impersonator Ryan Chen mimics the US president's voice and gestures with such accuracy that he has become a social media phenomenon with his funny videos.
A year in art
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/12/2025
» Since Thailand's art scene flourished this year, especially in Bangkok, city residents had access to a diverse range of art. As the year draws to an end, Life spoke with Sukontip Nakasem, founder of Warin Lab Contemporary & La Lanta Fine Art, and Voravuj Sujjaporamest, founder of VS Gallery, about highlights and significant art events that happened this year. While Warin Lab Contemporary is renowned for presenting prevailing issues related to ecology and the environment, VS Gallery stands out for presenting issues related to marginalised people.
President Trump is losing his geo-economic war
News, Harold James, Published on 16/10/2025
» In an age of shifting geopolitics, many countries' strategic planning includes imaginative exercises in weaponising their positions in the world. While Russia and China have been moderately successful at this game, America's efforts have already boomeranged back on it.
Submit your creations to Bangkok Illustration Fair
Life, Published on 14/07/2025
» The Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) 2025 is accepting applications from illustrators wishing to showcase their works on an online platform that features over 24,000 illustrations, until 3pm on Aug 1.
Realistic cake creations prompt child-safety warnings
Online Reporters, Published on 29/05/2025
» A series of viral TikTok videos featuring a creator mimicking the consumption of everyday household products has stirred a mix of admiration and worry among netizens.
Bolsonaro coup attempt won't land him in jail
News, Gwynne Dyer, Published on 05/05/2025
» Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president and Trump clone, is facing trial for encouraging a plot that would have restored him to power after he lost the 2022 election, but it is unlikely that he will ever end up in court.
Remembering Choi's 25 years on the PGA Tour
Sports, Chuah Choo Chiang, Published on 02/05/2025
» When the South Korean contingent shows up in strength at this week's The CJ Cup Byron Nelson -- a legacy tournament which Sung Kang and KH Lee have tasted victories in recent years -- they will look back with great pride the trailblazing exploits of one man who defied all odds to ensure the American dream isn't quite the pipe dream.
Evolving language
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/04/2025
» During a medical check-up, Pin consulted a doctor about receiving gender-affirming care. In an ideal setting, a sign language interpreter would communicate with her by painstakingly finger-spelling the concept "hormone". But when such assistance was not available, she and the doctor resorted to writing on paper.
Recovering pope expected to delight crowds at Easter Sunday mass
AFP, Published on 20/04/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is expected to delight Catholics all over the world during Easter celebrations at the Vatican on Sunday, just weeks after he was fighting for his life in hospital while suffering from pneumonia.