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One Bangkok Rolex boutique is Thailand's largest
Life, Published on 27/02/2026
» The opening of Rolex's first duplex store and largest boutique in Thailand at One Bangkok reinforces the longstanding partnership between the Swiss brand and Cortina Watch, a leading retailer and distributor of luxury timepieces.
Fragile strength
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 25/02/2026
» Naraphat Sakarthornsap has been interested in flowers since he was a child. When he was a primary student, he spent a summer break at his aunt's house in Surin. He liked to look through his aunt's botany books and remember the names of the plants and flowers. When he went to market, people were surprised that he could recognise a plant like nom maeo.
Park Shin-hye stands out in Undercover Miss Hong
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/02/2026
» Award-winning actress Park Shin-hye returns to Netflix with the series Undercover Miss Hong.
Netflix's The Great Flood dominates non-English charts
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/12/2025
» Netflix's The Great Flood envisions near-future Seoul under threat of a catastrophic, worldwide deluge.
Windows 11's AI may act entirely on behalf of the user soon
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 01/12/2025
» Microsoft Corp has begun testing a new feature called AgentWorkspace on Windows 11, signalling a bold move towards what the company calls an “agentic operating system” where artificial intelligence acts entirely on behalf of the user.
Designing age-friendly cities
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/10/2025
» 'Over 45% of all districts across the country have already entered a completely aged society. Three districts with the highest ratio of seniors are in Bangkok," said Assoc Prof Niramon Serisakul, director of the Urban Design and Development Centre (UDDC).
Gourmet Market and DIT join hands to support farmers
Life, Published on 25/09/2025
» Over 80 premium products by Thai farmers and small-scale producers are presented at special prices during "DIT x Gourmet Market Farmers Grow Together" at Gourmet Market, ground floor of Paragon, Rama I Road, until Sept 29.
Pianist Nat Yontararak set to tour Europe
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 17/09/2025
» Distinguished pianist Nat Yontararak is on a historical music mission to bring Thai soft power to world-class audiences across three European countries and also Thailand during "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025 By Nat Yontararak" from Sunday until Oct 3.
Isan sound goes global
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2025
» Last month, World Beat was invited to join a government sponsored event to promote molam music from Isan on the international stage. The event was held on Aug 12 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok as part of the National Science and Technology Fair 2025.
Sonata of soft power
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/09/2025
» Bangkok's Sala Sudasiri Sobha was filled with anticipation as veteran pianist Nat Yontararak, his beloved wife and Pawongduen Yontararak announced their upcoming international concert series "Siam Sonata: Musical Tour Through Thailand 2025". The media conference marked a new chapter in Thailand's cultural diplomacy, one that blends music, heritage and the concept of soft power with performances in some of Europe's most prestigious venues.