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Finance ministry, IMF launch video competition
Life, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Thailand invite university and college students aged 18-25 to showcase their ideas on Thailand's economic future in a short video contest to vie for cash prizes worth 120,000 baht in total.
Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
Scooby-Doo for adults
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/02/2026
» Going into the first episode of the new Netflix series set in Ireland, How To Get To Heaven From Belfast, I was quite sceptical, as the setup somewhat reminded me of Stephen King's IT -- a group of nerdy childhood friends, now adults, returning to their hometown after 26 years to confront old fears and a dark secret from their past.
Tradition in motion
Life, Jitti Chompee, Published on 16/02/2026
» For decades, Thailand has been internationally recognised for the richness of its performing arts traditions -- from classical court forms such as khon to vibrant regional folk practices embedded in everyday life. Yet, paradoxically, choreography as a contemporary artistic discipline has remained structurally under-supported, sustained largely by individual effort rather than by a coherent national vision.
Strategic flavours
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/02/2026
» WeTV has officially unveiled Tasteful Thailand, a premium food documentary series that sets out to present the depth, diversity and cultural significance of Thai cuisine to viewers around the world. Positioned as one of WeTV's flagship cultural content projects of the year, the documentary was formally introduced at a press conference held recently at S31 Sukhumvit Hotel, marking a major milestone in cross-cultural storytelling between Thailand and China.
Thai Polo marks 20th anniversary with Princess's Cup B.Grimm Thai Polo Open victory
Life, Published on 14/02/2026
» The Thai Polo Team captured the championship at the Princess's Cup B.Grimm Thai Polo Open 2026, following a thrilling final at B.Grimm Country Club, known as the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club Pattaya in Chon Buri province.
Chasing the unreachable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 90s, the art exhibition "Contemporary Art In Asia: Traditions/Tensions", curated by guest curator, Apinan Poshyananda, displayed artworks created by many artists from Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and India. The exhibition was showcased in three locations in New York City.
The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
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.
Singapore gallery STPI celebrates printmaking
Life, Published on 20/01/2026
» Organised by STPI, the inaugural "Print Show & Symposium Singapore" will be held during Singapore Art Week from Thursday until Jan 31.