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The paradox of plenty
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/04/2026
» Most Thai people are familiar with the saying the Kingdom has abundant fish in its rivers and rice in its fields. Additionally, the Kitchen of the World campaign had led people to believe the country has a surplus of food. However, ironically, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council revealed that 6.2 million Thais suffer from malnutrition. These people mostly belong to low-income households with limited access to nutritious and safe food.
Flight cancellation protection to be improved
Online Reporters, Published on 24/04/2026
» Thailand’s consumer protection watchdog has been instructed to urgently find remedies for passengers affected by abrupt airline flight cancellations linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
‘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.
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.
Inside the world of ultra-luxury wedding cakes
AFP, Published on 21/04/2026
» PARIS — Competing for attention with Jennifer Lopez is no easy task. But at a recent wedding in India where the American star performed in a barely-there sparkly leotard, it was arguably the cake that stole the show.
Ponder our fate at 'Sediments Of Human Civilization'
Life, Published on 21/04/2026
» Explore the fate of humanity at "The Sediments Of Human Civilization (On The Brink Of Its End)", which is running at Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, until May 3.
New IC train card for foreign tourists to Japan to go on sale in May
Kyodo News, Published on 20/04/2026
» A new prepaid transport IC card for foreign tourists will go on sale in May to facilitate travel across Japan, Pasmo Co, an issuer of a widely used train card in the Tokyo area, has said.
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.
Digital silence
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/04/2026
» An art exhibition team observed that in the past, prior to advanced technology, people had good interpersonal communication skills. Today, with digital platforms, people do not need to engage in long explanations. Curated by Supanuth Fungthanakul, the exhibition "Talap g-rab" explores how the communications and relationships between ride-hailing drivers and users have changed due to "super apps".
Guru's Weekly Buzz: April 17-23
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/04/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.