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Descent into darkness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/02/2026
» Hooligan rage, racism, bigotry and gangsterism are hardly confined to one nation -- they are grim realities of modern society across the globe. In recent years, Western cultures in particular have wrestled with the visible resurgence of extremist ideologies and rising fascist sentiments.
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.
The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Heritage on trial
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/01/2026
» For some, the Chao Mae Thapthim Shrine is a beacon of resistance against a larger force.
Discover the jewels of the Mediterranean with Siam Society
Life, Published on 25/12/2025
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Sicily and Malta -- two remarkable islands in the heart of the Mediterranean -- from March 10-22.
Cheers Queers! 2025's LGBTI news in review
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/12/2025
» The year began with a bang when the Marriage Equality Act came into effect, allowing same-sex couples to register their union for the first time in Southeast Asia. But there remains legal confusion and impediments to establishing diverse forms of families.
ChatGPT users can access Adobe tools for free
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/12/2025
» Adobe has announced a landmark integration allowing ChatGPT users to access its flagship software, including Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat, free of charge through simple text prompts.
Google unveils Disco, an experimental browser that turns searches into apps
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 20/12/2025
» Google Labs has announced the launch of Disco, an experimental web browser designed to revolutionise the browsing experience through an innovative artificial intelligence (AI) feature called "Gentabs".
Straddling two worlds
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/12/2025
» When I visited Istanbul for the first time, I learned a joke from Gocke, my local guide, who goes to work by undersea train every day. "But you can't see anything," she laughed. For her, it takes only four minutes to cross from Asia to Europe, under the Bosphorus Strait that divides the ancient city.
Sustainability meets design impact at Sansiri's Aqua playground in Phuket
Life, Published on 04/12/2025
» Phuket's growing reputation as a global destination for sustainability and design takes center stage with the launch of AQUA PLAYGROUND, an immersive outdoor art installation running from November 29, 2025, to January 31, 2026, at The Society Social Space and in the yard at Canvas Cherngtalay new resort-style condominium. The exhibition reflects Sansiri's commitment to driving positive environmental change and highlights the potential of Phuket province to evolve as a global hub for design and sustainable innovation.