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The cost of Bangkok's health obsession
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 04/04/2026
» There is a particular kind of Saturday morning that has become recognisable in certain Bangkok circles. Someone wakes at 5am, checks their recovery score on their Whoop band, approves of the number, and heads to the airport. Not for a holiday or a work trip, but for a fitness race in Singapore.
Renaissance master Raphael honoured by New York's Met
Life, S.P. Somtow, Published on 04/04/2026
» Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and now Raphael. Starting today, New York's prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art is dedicating a retrospective to the third of the great masters of the Italian Renaissance.
Healing the blue
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 03/04/2026
» When we first arrived on the quiet island of Koh Mak in Trat province, I expected turquoise waters, swaying palms and maybe a snorkelling excursion.
Is Hyrox really for everyone?
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 01/04/2026
» We train in waves -- rounds, circuits, relentless effort stacking on endlessly. We chase the burn, the pace, the push past comfort. But for the longest time, there was no real arena for that kind of training. No start line, no finish line, no way to measure yourself against others in the world.
The new oil shock
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/03/2026
» On Feb 28, the United States and Israel launched a joint military operation to attack Iran and kill the supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with attacks targeting Israeli military bases as well as US military bases in the Middle East. Following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, on March 27 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz which is a key oil transit route.
Laufey lands in Bangkok after two-year wait
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/03/2026
» Pop-jazz sensation Laufey is set to make a highly anticipated return to Thailand with Laufey: A Matter Of Time Tour In Bangkok on May 31, 2026, at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.
Firefox extends support for older Windows versions until August 2026
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 30/03/2026
» Firefox has announced an extension of support for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 until August 2026, delaying its previously planned end-of-life timeline for these ageing operating systems.
Inheriting the brush
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/03/2026
» At first glance, a mural resembles a familiar backdrop to an ubosot at any temple. You expect it to depict themes from the Jataka Tales and the Tripitaka to legends and folklore. But upon closer look, it reveals something different -- it is deeply personal, vernacular and subversive of gender norms.
Communities are the new brand currency
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 28/03/2026
» People are gravitating towards communities. Whether this is a shared love or appreciation for trendy, aesthetically appealing racquet sports, or teaming up for intense Hyrox competitions, there's a shift happening across cultural touchpoints.
Robots get smooth moves
Life, James Hein, Published on 25/03/2026
» The subject of the week is robots. The amount of news on these keeps growing and growing. South Korea is first up here with their KAIST Humanoid. In the field test, the robot was shown running across a soccer pitch, jumping, taking shots on goal, and even doing dance moves akin to the Michael Jackson moonwalk. Many robot demonstrations still look a bit stiff but these moves were quite smooth. The robot can run at about 12kph on flat ground with the next goal at 14kph. It can climb a ladder with 40cm steps and the knees can generate 320 Newton metres of peak torque so it can push heavier objects. The current model is based on the lower human half but the goal is for a full humanoid form that can work with people in industrial environments.