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Eurovision Song Contest makes its Asian debut
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/04/2026
» This is not an April Fool's Day joke. Bangkok has been announced as the host city of the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026.
The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Mar 27-Apr 2
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 27/03/2026
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
A global watch for all seasons
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 27/03/2026
» This Sunday, the clock will need to be advanced one hour in European countries observing Daylight Saving Time (DST). The resetting was previously carried out across most of the US and Canada on March 8.
The Chairman in Hong Kong is Asia’s best restaurant 2026
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 25/03/2026
» HONG KONG — Cantonese cuisine trailblazer The Chairman in Hong Kong clinches the coveted title of The Best Restaurant in Asia, at the awards ceremony for Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 in Hong Kong, this evening.
'Perfect Japan' posts spark Gen Z social media backlash
AFP, Published on 24/03/2026
» TOKYO — Take an everyday video on any suburban transport network, add anime-style music and a rosy filter, and it is suddenly a scene from the Japanese holiday of your dreams.
Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
AFP, Published on 23/03/2026
» WARSAW — Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country's two most popular messenger applications.
Finding the soul of a city
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/03/2026
» Cannes and Grasse in France, and Kumamoto and Hokkaido in Japan are examples of cities with creative city branding. These unique cities inspired the creation of the project "Neramyth City: Branding Cities Into Creative Assets".
Kpop boyband BTS to visit 34 cities in a year for comeback world tour 'Arirang'
Reuters, Published on 20/03/2026
» SEOUL - Kpop superstar boyband BTS will embark on a world tour next month to showcase new album Arirang, after marking the end of a more than three-year hiatus for military service with a concert at Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday.
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Indonesian government is preparing to enforce a landmark law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, joining a growing global movement to shield minors from digital harms.