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Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/02/2026
» On a bustling stretch of Bantadthong Road recently -- thick with traffic, street-side chatter and the constant churn of the city -- Mei Semones managed to turn Bantadthong Artspace into something entirely different: quieter, softer and unmistakably intimate.
How elections amplify our echo chamber
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/02/2026
» This past week, most Bangkokians woke up with a post-election hangover. It's a similar feeling to when you have too many glasses of wine at dinner, or went a bit too heavy for your friend's birthday. This feeling, though, doesn't subside throughout the day with a nice long shower or a glass of water.
‘Ong Bak’ star reportedly battling cancer
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» Thai action movie star Tony Jaa has been receiving treatment for gallbladder cancer, according to local media outlets.
China trials AI police robots for traffic control
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 31/01/2026
» Chinese police in several cities have begun deploying humanoid robots powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with traffic enforcement, marking a serious step toward automating road management and public safety.
It Was Just an Accident: A humanistic middle finger to authoritarianism
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 26/01/2026
» The Iranian film It Was Just an Accident (2025) is the product of seven months in prison, underground production, and defiance of controlling power. The 2025 Cannes winner proves its worth by blending entertainment with thought-provoking substance, inviting viewers to grapple with whether breaking the cycle of violence is an act of denying justice or reclaiming humanity.
New movies out this week: Jan 22-28
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 22/01/2026
» 7 new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Two heavyweights contend for most Oscar nominations
AFP, Published on 22/01/2026
» LOS ANGELES - The votes are in and the moment is here: the Academy is set to reveal the nominations for this year’s Oscars, with “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners” expected to top the list.
Gen Z, Millennials, and the art of leaving quietly
Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 20/01/2026
» If you spend enough evenings in Bangkok, you start to notice a small but unmistakable rhythm: people drifting away before midnight without warning or formality, slipping out the door as if stepping off a moving walkway rather than departing an event. No hugs, no rounds of farewells, no performative explanations, just a subtle recalibration of the room. One moment the table is full, the next there is a gap where someone was sitting, and the night continues undisturbed. What would once have registered as abrupt has become so routine that it barely registers at all.
Bangkok’s parks are getting a new lease on life
BitesizeBKK, Published on 14/01/2026
» Lately, we’ve been noticing a subtle shift across Bangkok’s sprawling urban parks. The city’s green spaces are no longer just for early-morning joggers or weekend tai chi sessions. From interactive playgrounds designed with children in mind to dedicated areas where dogs can roam freely, Bangkok’s parks are becoming more social, inclusive, and reflective of how city dwellers actually live today.
Viral 'Chinese Trump' wins laughs on both sides of Pacific
AFP, Published on 08/01/2026
» CHONGQING — Outstretching his hands in a signature Donald Trump pose, impersonator Ryan Chen mimics the US president's voice and gestures with such accuracy that he has become a social media phenomenon with his funny videos.