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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.
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Indonesian government is preparing to enforce a landmark law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, joining a growing global movement to shield minors from digital harms.
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.
Sounds of the year
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 19/12/2023
» With travel back to normal after Covid-19, this year saw the entertainment industry return to normal. Thailand, with its vibrant cultural scene, saw a resurgence of live music that showcased a diverse spectrum of artists, ranging from global icons to emerging indie sensations.
Rock out to your favourite tunes this weekend
Life, Published on 22/11/2023
» A unique curation of artists from around the globe will be performing at the Very Festival 2023, which will take place at the Ballroom of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 1pm on both days.
Memes of dissent
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/08/2023
» It is not as whimsical as it seems. After the onset of the largest pro-democracy movement since the military coup in 2014, university and high school students cuddled hamster dolls and ran around in circles. "Delicious tax!", hundreds of them sang, from a cartoon jingle at Democracy Monument in late July 2020. Crowdsourced from a social media platform, Hamtaro, a shorthand for caged mice demanding freedom, spawned many internet memes, including a greedy caricature of junta leader Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha.
For the deepest divers only
Life, Noko, Published on 04/08/2023
» In 1932 Omega successfully tested its Marine, the world's first commercially available diver's watch, in Lake Geneva at a depth of 73m. Stringent laboratory tests later proved that it was water resistant to 135m.
Tour the heart of Central Europe with Siam Society
Life, Published on 29/05/2023
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to explore magnificent heritage sites in the Czech Republic and the capital of Slovakia, from Aug 29 to Sept 8.
Discover tastes of Europe at Gourmet Market food fest
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 20/04/2022
» From tomorrow until May 6, the European Union in collaboration with Gourmet Market Thailand is hosting a retail event at the EmQuartier to promote a wide variety of authentic agricultural food and beverages from the 27 member states of the bloc.
UK music stars call on govt to cut post-Brexit tour costs
Life, Reuters, Published on 28/06/2021
» More than 200 music artists, including Radiohead, The Chemical Brothers and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, backed a campaign last week calling on the British government to reduce costs and red tape to make post-Brexit touring around Europe easier.