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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.
Send Help: Dark, easy to digest and wickedly cynical
Nonthawat Phakham, Published on 04/02/2026
» Despite its dark tone, Send Help (2026) is surprisingly accessible. It fully earns the label “dark comedy,” delivering humour that cuts deep without ever feeling forced. While its premise is undeniably familiar, the film proves that even the most overused setups can feel fresh when handled by a skilled director, Sam Raimi.
Google tests Project Genie to let users create virtual worlds
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 03/02/2026
» Google has commenced public testing of "Project Genie", a breakthrough feature allowing users to generate immersive virtual environments through simple text prompts and a significant leap in generative world-building technology.
Creative resilience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2026
» Bangkok Design Week 2026 returned for its ninth year last month. This year, BKKDW2026 claims that, the festival is a systematic platform driving the city-level creative economy. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event asserts that designing is a practical tool which must be applied to elevate standards, create new opportunities and forge new pathways for survival of the city, the economy and Thai businesses.
Cha Eun-woo apologises over tax evasion allegations
Published on 27/01/2026
» The South Korean actor-singer Cha Eun-woo, known for his breakout role in “My ID is Gangnam Beauty”, has issued his first public apology since allegations of tax evasion emerged last week.
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» PARIS - Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move.
A creative revolution
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/01/2026
» Chiang Mai Design Week 2025 (CMDW2025), organised by the Creative Economy Agency (CEA), concluded in December with a clear sense of momentum, reaffirming Chiang Mai's position as one of Southeast Asia's most active creative cities.
How to spot scammers' tricks before you fall for them
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/01/2026
» Scammers are getting smarter, but their favourite tricks still rely on old lies dressed up in new ways. These schemes are designed to make you panic and act without thinking. Let's look into some their most common tricks and the simple steps you can take to protect your money, identity and future headaches.
The modern caveman
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/01/2026
» Under the helm of chef and co-owner Vaughan Mabee, Amisfield in Queenstown, New Zealand, is known as the "world's wildest dining experience".
A galactic leap
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 02/01/2026
» In 2015, the renaissance of Czapek & Cie as a start-up, backed by an equity crowdfunding campaign, sparked interest in its contemporary haute horlogerie.