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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.
Pursuing ‘The Good Life’ in the unfolding new year
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 03/01/2026
» By the time this column comes out, it’s already a couple of days into the new year. We’ve officially welcomed 2026, and if you are one of those people who revel in the “clean slate” state of things, then you’ve probably already brought out the new diary, planner and made plans to return to the gym.
Pursuing schools as a family status symbol
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 01/11/2025
» It's difficult to escape the current online discourse on the balance of the Good Life and the growing debate over international schools. International schools were established in 1951, when International School Bangkok opened on the grounds of the US embassy to serve the children of American staff. Bangkok Patana School, Thailand's first such British school, opened in 1957 to serve the growing expat community, along with Ruamrudee International School.
In pursuit of the good life
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 04/10/2025
» Several weeks ago, a thoughtful Facebook post by renowned Thai author and thought leader Roundfinger went viral. His thoughts on "longevity" sparked engagement and discussion. He observed that achieving longevity is increasingly becoming costly, both in terms of money and time, and there's an increasing pressure to spend on health and to showcase one's healthiness through metrics and productive morning rituals.
Highlights from Design Research Day
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/03/2025
» Design Research Day was a specific programme within Bangkok Design Week 2025 that showcased new designs and research last month. The day featured presentations aimed to inspire and spark new possibilities in Thailand's creative industries.
Buzzing with creativity
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/12/2022
» The eighth edition of Chiang Mai Design Week, a nine-day cultural festival that wrapped up last week, was a manifesto of the melting pot that is this northern province. At an out-of-use warehouse in Chang Moi, a group of local artists who took part in a homecoming project exhibited objects from their neighbourhoods in the style of Renaissance curiosity. Here, Achariyar Rojanapirom and Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri curated personal items from their cupboard, including a bowl of stir-fried salted chilli from a nam ngiao shop in the old town, to show how they remain contemporary.
Pay homage to actor and National Artist Sorapong Chatree by watching classic films
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/03/2022
» Veteran Thai actor and National Artist Sorapong Chatree passed away on March 10 from lung cancer. He was 72 years old.
Emporium, Emquartier have your Xmas, NYE covered
Life, Published on 23/12/2021
» Emporium and Emquartier will host Christmas and NYE celebrations with a series of mini concerts during the "Emporium Emquartier Winter Wonderland 2021: The Journey Of Joy" which is running at the Quartier Parc, M floor, until Jan 2.
Explore Ratchaburi with Pasaya
Life, Published on 10/12/2020
» Pasaya, a leading manufacturer of premium woven fabric and home furnishings, is holding the 2nd "Dining, Traveling, And Exploring Art With Pasaya" festival at its factory outlet in Ratchaburi province from today until Sunday between 9am and 8pm.
Turning to tech for help
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/11/2020
» Married to an abusive man, Nang* experienced physical abuse by her husband on several occasions. In fact, the physical violence affected her brain and movement to the point where she cannot turn her head normally and suffers from head tremors from time to time. To prevent her children from becoming victims of domestic violence, she urged them to move out but decided to stay with her husband because she claimed that if she left him, nobody would take care of him as everyone in his family had already abandoned him.