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From Bangkok to the Biennale
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/02/2026
» The international group exhibition "The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing", organised by the Bangkok Art Biennale Foundation, is set to return to the Venice Biennale -- one of the world's most prestigious international contemporary art exhibitions -- after receiving a warm reception from visitors in 2024.
Everything all at once
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 08/11/2025
» Bangkok is often described through its heat and rhythm, but it's easier to notice what doesn't move. Outside, the air ripples, motorbikes weave and heat sticks to skin. But, stepping inside, everything stops at the glass. The air turns cool, predictable. Music hums softly from invisible speakers, escalators glide as though the city never sweats. Here, you can eat, shop, exercise, unwind and never once face the weather. It's Bangkok, distilled: frictionless and fluorescent.
The cost of disconnection
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/11/2025
» Over 80% of Thais experience loneliness and it is more common in urban areas, according to the country's first survey by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
Impact to host to combined amusement and billiards trade show
Life, Published on 13/10/2025
» The "Thailand Amusement & Attraction Parks Expo 2025 (TAAPE 2025)" and the inaugural "Thailand Billiards Expo 2025 (TBE 2025)" will be held on the same premises, at Impact Exhibition Hall 6-7, Muang Thong Thani, daily from 10am to 5pm, starting Wednesday to Friday.
Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
Resisting industrial expansion
Life, Supara Janchitfah, Published on 02/09/2025
» It took pomelo farmer Nid Pairow a few years to get her crops officially recognised for their distinct quality under the Geographical Indication (GI) programme. Like famous French Champagne, the GI accreditation signifies the pomelo varieties Nid has grown are exclusive to her hometown of Prachin Buri and have one-of-a-kind taste and texture.
New WHO report highlights global loneliness epidemic
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/07/2025
» A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that loneliness affects one in six people. In the report titled "From Loneliness To Social Connection", social isolation refers to the state of interacting less with others. Meanwhile, loneliness is a negative emotion that results from a gap between desired and actual relationships.
THE MOST POWERFUL AMG YET
Life, GREG KABLE, Published on 07/07/2025
» Mercedes-AMG has previewed its future electric flagship with the Concept GT XX, a 1,341bhp technical tour de force showcasing a radical design, an advanced new technical layout and a motorsport-inspired cockpit.
A floral wonderland
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 19/06/2025
» Last month, I had a chance to visit two famous tourist attractions during my short stay in Tochigi prefecture, north of Tokyo.
Bangkok Music Society hosts top US choir
Life, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Bangkok Music Society welcomes its first ever visitors from the USA, the Morgan State University Choir, with a performance of traditional American gospel music, spirituals and popular songs at Christ Church, Convent Road, on May 22 at 7pm.