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What to expect in the year ahead
Life, James Hein, Published on 31/12/2025
» The coming year will be full of artificial intelligence, robots and a Starlink communications experience that will have many moving from their current providers. Let's dig in with my predictions for 2026.
Global dominance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2025
» This year was another in which K-pop continued global expansion. Let's start with Netflix's animation, KPop Demon Hunters, which features the popular soundtrack Golden, sung by Huntr/x, a trio girl group. Written by Ejae, a Korean American singer-songwriter and Mark Sonnenblick, Golden ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Golden was not only a popular animation soundtrack, but also received four Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Record.
K-drama's new flavour
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/06/2025
» On a balmy Bangkok evening, the red carpet at Iconsiam shimmered with excitement as the main cast of Good Boy -- Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun and Lee Sang-yi -- stepped out to greet a global press corps and legions of screaming fans. The energy was palpable, both in the room and on screen. The South Korean action-comedy series had just premiered that day (May 31) on JTBC in Korea, with international audiences tuning in on Prime Video. New episodes are available every Saturday and Sunday, with episodes five and six streaming this past weekend.
Journey through space
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/02/2025
» Watching movies or TV series about space can ignite curiosity in people. Therefore, space enthusiasts should not miss the exhibition "Space Journey Bangkok", which features artefacts used in actual space missions. The exhibition is divided into 10 rooms, featuring over 600 items including original objects, prototypes, replicas, models and rare documents from the US, Soviet Union and other countries.
K-pop's rollercoaster year
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 24/12/2024
» The biggest news in the K-pop industry in 2024 was the conflict between Min Hee-jin, the former CEO of Ador, and Hybe executives. Min was credited for creating visual branding for SM Entertainment's renowned groups such as Exo, Shinee and Girls' Generation. She is also renowned as a former executive producer behind the success of NewJeans, who stood out for their girl next door image and retro sound.
The best concerts of 2024
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/12/2024
» This year has been nothing short of monumental for live music in Thailand. The country witnessed an incredible resurgence of international artists, drawing fans from all walks of life to celebrate the universal language of music. From global superstars like Bruno Mars, Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo to indie icons such as Slowdive and AIR, the year has proven that music knows no boundaries. Beyond major headliners, Thailand's growing independent concert scene also brought in a remarkable variety of smaller, alternative acts, enriching the local music landscape. As the New Year approaches, let's look back at some of the standout concerts that captivated audiences throughout 2024.
Vedic astrologer predicts a Kamala Harris win
Life, JD Mukkarji, Published on 28/10/2024
» Predicting the results of the upcoming US presidential election is a significant challenge, not just for America but for the entire world. As the saying goes: "When the US sneezes, the whole world takes out a handkerchief."
Dive into the world of animation at fest
Life, Published on 12/09/2024
» The Embassy of France and the Thai Animation and Computer Graphics Association are bringing back "Beyond Animation Festival", which kicks off today and runs until Sept 21, in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phayao provinces.
Our pick of the best alien and monster films out now
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 23/08/2024
» Alien: Romulus is now in cinemas. The much-awaited science fiction horror film is directed by Fede Álvarez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rodo Sayagues. The movie stars Cailee Spaeny (Civil War, Priscilla, On The Basis Of Sex), David Jonsson (Industry, Deep State) and Archie Renaux (Morbius, The Greatest Beer Run Ever).
K-pop superstar D.O. to play Thunder Dome
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/06/2024
» The long wait is finally over as Doh Kyung-soo, better known as Exo's D.O., will meet Thai fans at the "2024 Doh Kyung-soo Asia Fan Concert Tour In Bangkok". The event marks Doh's return to Thailand after six years. Organised by GMM Show, this fan concert will take place at Thunder Dome, Muang Thong Thani, on Aug 10.