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This year, Songkran hits a little bit different
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026
» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.
Agents of change
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/03/2026
» In The Shipper (2020), Pan and Soda enjoy pairing young men in yaoi fiction, especially two popular students Kim and Way. Following a bike accident, the grim reaper puts Pan's and Kim's soul in the wrong bodies. Pan recovers in his, while Kim remains unconscious in hers. As the god of death is looking for a solution, Pan must navigate life in her senior's body, giving her opportunities to make Kim and Way closer.
Bigger, better Thailand Toy Expo is back in Bangkok
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 30/03/2026
» 'Tales Of Toys" is the theme for Thailand Toy Expo 2026 which will take everyone into a world of storytelling, art and imagination for four days from Thursday to Sunday at CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road.
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.
The big-city facial
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 24/03/2026
» We are reminded of Bangkok's pollutants through Canadian beauty brand NIOD's newest campaign targeting "The New York Facial".
Why we need walkable cities
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 21/03/2026
» Morning work commutes in Bangkok are tackled like olympian tasks. For some, it's a trudge down a narrow soi, followed by a motorbike taxi serpentining through traffic, leading to a transfer onto the BTS or MRT. Especially ambitious commutes may end with a walk across a skywalk or through a shopping complex before reaching the office. What looks like a straightforward commute on a map instead looks like a series of compromises one makes with the city.
Constant discipline
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 07/03/2026
» For many in Bangkok, the voice arrived long before the performer. Long before Lea Salonga appeared on local concert stages, her voice had already travelled from Broadway theatres and West End productions into living rooms around the world -- and for many listeners, into childhood through the Disney heroines of Aladdin and Mulan.
Island dining
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 06/03/2026
» Phuket has been the hotspot in Thailand for a few years now, with many chefs moving to the island to open establishments. Life goes beyond the sun, sand and sea, to take a look at the new dining offerings.
Serving up better food for a healthier future
Life, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/02/2026
» 'Let's eat," chef Prin Polsuk says softly, as he shares his latest dish. Not one for speeches, Prin lets his cooking do the talking. But for Prin, as for many chefs, food is about more than flavour. It is also about care and responsibility.
Too long, too limp
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/02/2026
» Years after the Fifty Shades trilogy dominated pop culture, erotic thrillers have become a rarer breed. The genre hasn't disappeared entirely -- last year's breakout hit The Housemaid, starring Sydney Sweeney, proved there's still an appetite for stories that blend sex, suspense and psychological danger -- but they don't arrive as frequently as they once did.