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As AI evolves, people debate whether machines deserve feelings and rights
Marija Jevdasina, Published on 23/04/2026
» Humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence are moving from science fiction to daily life, raising ethical and legal questions worldwide. Thai philosopher and artificial intelligence ethics expert tells the Bangkok Post that if machines one day gain self-awareness, they may deserve basic rights and protection. As Thailand and the global technology industry debate robot welfare, morality and law, the prospect of humans and machines sharing a future is no longer theoretical.
‘Dancing in their hands’: Japan’s kabuki wig masters
AFP, Published on 23/04/2026
» TOKYO - Every actor in kabuki — a traditional Japanese performing art celebrated for its striking makeup and elaborate costumes — relies on one final, essential element to fully inhabit their role: the wig.
The architect of greenery
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2026
» People living in the city will feel recharged when they see images of various garden styles, such as Mediterranean, English and Thai, at the exhibition "Soul Of Garden".
Queer expression in focus at 'Spectrosynthesis Seoul'
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/04/2026
» 'Spectrosynthesis Seoul" brings together artists for the first large-scale queer exhibition of its kind in South Korea.
Buffalo Bridge Gallery hosts Thai-German production Afterlives
Life, Published on 22/04/2026
» Miss Theatre and German collective Henrike Iglesias return for the third tour of their Thai-German co-production Afterlives, at Buffalo Bridge Gallery on Saturday and Sunday at 7pm and 9pm.
Unspoken truths
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 22/04/2026
» Chumpol Kamwanna is an artist renowned for his satire on society and political art. His latest exhibition "Unspoken", which is on display at Seacon Square Srinakarin, is his reflection on the importance of the things that are left unsaid.
Lanna refined
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/04/2026
» Since opening in November 2023, Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel, which was rebranded from Le Méridien Chiang Mai, continues to refine and improve with the latest addition of a new complex dedicated to event facilities and entertainment.
A new stage for Asia
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/04/2026
» Bangkok is about to take on a new kind of spotlight. The Thai capital has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking the first time the long-running global music phenomenon expands into the region.
Songkran 2026 shows Thailand at its most colourful online
Published on 18/04/2026
» Songkran 2026 confirmed that Thailand’s New Year festival is no longer just about buckets and water guns, but a full-blown digital spectacle -- now with Unesco-approved cultural credentials to match. Celebrated for the first time as a Unesco-listed form of living heritage, the holiday splashed across social media, showing how tradition, pop culture and a healthy disregard for staying dry can happily coexist both online and on the street.
The morning after Bangkok's biggest Songkran yet
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand projected 30.3 billion baht in Songkran revenue this year, up 6% from 2025 and released the number with the kind of confidence that comes from having done the work. The production at Benchakitti Park, the coordinated Silom closure, the S2O headliners on Ratchadaphisek, the international press coverage -- none of it was accidental. Bangkok did not stumble into becoming one of the world's most-watched festival destinations. It applied for the job and this year the application was approved at scale.