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Chasing a better life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/08/2025
» Over two decades ago, Mai and his family took a train from Surin to Bangkok. Like other young people, they searched for better opportunities in the big city. Initially, they helped with chores in an exchange for shelter at a shrine. Soon, he found other jobs and a place to sleep. Since then, he has delivered charcoal to shops and collected trash. He toils long, back-breaking hours for 150 baht per day.
A fresh era in French gastronomy
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/08/2025
» It is not really news that the only female chef in the world with the most Michelin-starred restaurants, a total of 10, will be joining Bangkok's culinary scene at Le Normandie, Mandarin Oriental.
Discover the power of local art at BACC talk
Life, Published on 17/07/2025
» Interested people are invited to learn about community art festivals in a talk titled "Nan Fest x Loei Art Fes Exchange Program", at Multi-Function Room, 1st floor of Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Pathumwan intersection, on Saturday, from 1pm to 5pm.
Lang Lang in Bangkok
Life, Boonsong Lipimas, Published on 10/06/2025
» When Lang Lang enters a room, he brings with him a palpable presence -- like the first stirring chords of a great symphony. At just 42, the Chinese virtuoso has achieved what many musicians aspire to -- sold-out performances at premier global venues, collaborations with artists ranging from Herbie Hancock to Metallica and a unique role as a cultural bridge between East and West.
The unstoppable puppeteer
Life, Amitha Amranand, Published on 04/06/2025
» The friendly and familiar faces emerged from the bags one by one: a buffalo, a dog, a bird, a crocodile and a pink-haired duck. Many Thais who grew up in the 90s will not only recognise these faces, but they will also know their names: Cha-ngon, Hang Dab, Jao Khuntong, Khon Loy and Ped Noi. These are the stars of children's television programme Jao Khuntong.
Viennese masterclass
Life, James Keller, Published on 20/02/2025
» In what must surely rank as a standout concert in the entire four-plus decades of the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, the ensemble was joined recently by acclaimed Austrian violinist Daniel Froschauer at the Thailand Cultural Centre for a resoundingly successful collaborative performance of Beethoven's genial Septet In E-flat Major Opus 20 and Brahms' mighty Symphony No.1 In C Minor Opus 68.
Legends save lives
Life, Chairat Chongvattanakij, Published on 26/08/2024
» One sunny morning in late 2004, the Moken people of the Surin Islands in the Andaman Sea witnessed an alarming phenomenon -- the seawaters suddenly receded even as the placid weather remained unchanged. For Moken elders, this was a harbinger of the Laboon, the furious god of the waves who is said to wreak devastation once every two generations. The entire community evacuated to higher ground.
To balance A with B
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 02/08/2024
» 'I like discovering the new facets of familiar vegetables," says chef Hiroyasu Kawate of Florilège, No.2 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurant 2024 list, in Tokyo, Japan. Having opened in 2009, Florilège won two Michelin stars in 2018 and five years later was awarded the Michelin Green star.
Labubu fever
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 31/07/2024
» After Blackpink's Lisa posted a photo holding a Labubu Macaron on Instagram, the products became very popular. Sales of Labubu skyrocketed and quickly sold out in Thailand. With its overwhelming popularity, Pop Mart decided to launch Pop Mart Concept Store @ Megabangna, featuring Labubu as the main theme for the first time outside China. This store is also the largest in Southeast Asia with its new premium street design, blending luxury, simplicity and coolness all in one place.
Axel Foley is back
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 08/07/2024
» Following closely on the heels of nostalgic sequels like Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, Netflix surprised audiences with the return of Eddie Murphy in his iconic role as Axel Foley.