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Indie booksellers pit passion against rumoured death throes
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 30/03/2026
» Independent booksellers are relying on passion and perseverance as they confront long‑term challenges that keep many of them precariously close to the edge.
Book bargains galore at Bangkok fair
Life, Published on 26/03/2026
» More than 10 millions books are presented at special prices during the "54th National Book Fair & Bangkok International Book Fair 2026", which kicks off today and runs daily from 10am to 9pm until April 6, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center's Hall 5-8, Ratchadaphisek Road.
Legends return to the page
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2026
» The country's largest literary event is set to return with a renewed focus on the enduring power of books and the stories that continue to shape generations.
Social media is warping our sense of crisis
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 07/03/2026
» What happens when a generation becomes accustomed to experiencing headlines in quick and fleeting segments?
Battle Of Fates takes survivor TV into the paranormal realm
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/03/2026
» South Korea has several kinds of survival TV, such as cooking competitions, singing auditions and dating shows where people compete for love.
AI learning versus human creativity is a real battle
Life, James Hein, Published on 25/02/2026
» If you’ve been reading these columns long enough, you’ll probably know that I write music and I’ve written some books. With the advent of artificial intelligence, the concept of copyright and private property has blurred. The standard rule was, what you have worked hard on to create, belongs to you. As musicians and authors, ideally, we create, we write and we invent. In the world of AI, it will draw a picture, write a book and create music for you based on a simple text prompt that itself may have also been written for you by AI.
A 'Wuthering' with no 'Heights'
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 18/02/2026
» Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights (2026) is more of its own thing than an adaptation of Emily Brontë's 1847 novel. Visually spectacular with a clear, visionary direction, it captures only a fragment of its source material — borrowing the character names, settings and a plot point from the book that serves more as a complement to Brontë's classic rather than a whole recreation.
Valentine’s Day gadgets worth gifting in 2026
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 13/02/2026
» The most memorable Valentine’s Day gifts in 2026 are not flowers or chocolates but gadgets that make daily life easier, calmer and more enjoyable, especially for expatriates living in Thailand. With busy urban routines, frequent travel and cross‑border tech ecosystems to consider, practical devices that fit seamlessly into everyday habits have become the most meaningful expressions of affection.
Spotify opens in-app e-book store for premium users
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 07/02/2026
» Spotify has expanded beyond music and audiobooks by launching an in-app e-book purchasing feature, starting in the United States and the United Kingdom, as it looks to deepen engagement and diversify its business.
What to expect in the year ahead
Life, James Hein, Published on 31/12/2025
» The coming year will be full of artificial intelligence, robots and a Starlink communications experience that will have many moving from their current providers. Let's dig in with my predictions for 2026.