Showing 1 - 10 of 5,821
This year, Songkran hits a little bit different
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026
» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.
Deep Purple thrills Japan's superfan prime minister with visit
Reuters, Published on 10/04/2026
» TOKYO — Legendary British rock band Deep Purple made Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's day with a brief visit to their high-profile superfan on Friday as they returned to the country they first toured more than half a century ago.
Splashing times ahead!
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 10/04/2026
» Songkran is one of Thailand's most cherished celebrations and Bangkok has become a world-class stage for festival revellers who want interactive experiences, contemporary creativity and the traditions of Thai New Year. As there is no reason to stop for fun at only one destination during this long holiday, here we recommend some interesting venues you can go and create your own kind of Songkran memory.
'House Of Fun' comes to all Mall Lifestores for Songkran
Life, Published on 09/04/2026
» "House Of Fun" is the concept for The Mall Lifestore Songkran Festival 2026, which will kick off tomorrow and run until Wednesday at all The Mall Lifestore branches -- Tha Phra, Ngamwongwan, Bangkae and Bangkapi.
Anti-fashion icons
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2026
» When emerging photographer Preeyaporn Namcharoensombat was a student, she was criticised by her neighbours for being a skoi because she wore shorts while riding on the back of a motorcycle. This triggered her to become interested in other girls also labelled skoi. When she saw discussions about them online, she would read about it out of curiosity.
'Sawadeekowloon': Mural celebrates Thai culture in Hong Kong under renovation scheme
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/04/2026
» HONG KONG — Seven murals celebrating the Thai and Chiu Chow heritage of Hong Kong's Kowloon City will be erected in the district known for its ethnic Thai population and traditional stores under a public scheme to encourage building renovations in the area.
The art of being present
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 07/04/2026
» Under the warmth of tropical rays, Joel Mesler's first visit to Thailand unleashes two exhibitions for collectors and visitors to immerse themselves in the dreamscape of a sunrise-to-sunset way of living.
'Off The Radar, We Rise' addresses artistic precarity
Life, Published on 07/04/2026
» Bangkok Art and Culture Centre presents "Off The Radar, We Rise", an art exhibition and project that addresses issues of security and precarity within the field of contemporary art, at the Main Exhibition Gallery, 7th floor, until May 31.
From relics to daily sanctuary: inside South Korea's museum boom
Kyodo News, Published on 06/04/2026
» On a crisp morning in Seoul, even before the exhibition halls officially open, a group of visitors stands in line outside the National Museum of Korea, a cultural institution that has recently changed from a traditional repository of ancient relics into a lively space for daily activities.
Asia Pillars offers 'Open Doors' C-suite networking at Park Hyatt Bangkok
Life, Published on 06/04/2026
» Asia Pillars is holding "Open Doors", an exclusive business networking event for non-members to connect and engage with influential business leaders, at Penthouse Bar+Grill of Park Hyatt Bangkok, Witthayu Road, on April 21 at 6pm.