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Dreaming of glory at Rio's carnival, far from elite parades
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» RIO DE JANEIRO - In a faded rehearsal hall in the gritty concrete sprawl of northern Rio de Janeiro, samba dancers and drummers fine-tune their rhythms for a grassroots carnival parade few tourists have heard of.
Thailand tops global infidelity rates people admit to
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2026
» A recent analysis of global infidelity rates shows marked differences between countries, with some nations reporting significantly higher proportions of married individuals admitting to having been unfaithful to their partners - and Thailand tops the list.
OpenAI plans ChatGPT ads for free users and 'Go' tiers
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/01/2026
» OpenAI has announced plans to introduce advertising on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, marking a shift in its business model as it seeks to serve a growing number of unsubcribed users of the generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool.
Global dominance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2025
» This year was another in which K-pop continued global expansion. Let's start with Netflix's animation, KPop Demon Hunters, which features the popular soundtrack Golden, sung by Huntr/x, a trio girl group. Written by Ejae, a Korean American singer-songwriter and Mark Sonnenblick, Golden ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Golden was not only a popular animation soundtrack, but also received four Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Record.
Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu makes Thailand debut
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 02/12/2025
» The original Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu in Shinjuku has quite a history with the Michelin Guide in Japan.
Rosewood Hong Kong is No.1 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/10/2025
» Featuring hotels from 22 destinations across six continents, The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list was announced at a live ceremony in London on October 30.
What AI means for finance graduates
Published on 29/10/2025
» HONG KONG — As anxiety grows that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human labour, young finance professionals are confronting a harsher reality: entry-level work is disappearing fast. Yet with the right skills, mindset and a recovering market, opportunities remain, according to senior bankers and recruiters in Hong Kong.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
Quality of life crucial as Thailand ages
Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 21/10/2025
» Thailand now ranks among the world’s top five countries with the highest number of centenarians, boasting more than 45,000 people aged 100 and above. With over 20% of the population now aged 60 or older, the country’s ageing demographics reflect significant progress in healthcare, nutrition and overall well-being.
The Speak Easy
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 15/10/2025
» Paradox, a cocktail-forward bar opened early this year in Mumbai, India and is headed by Ankush Gamre. From the same team that created Masque, India’s No.1 restaurant on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list, Gamre also does the cocktails and the cocktail pairing at Masque.