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Tiffany's Show Pattaya marks 50 years with new production
Life, Nannalin Tiengtae and Jetjaras Na Ranong, Published on 05/07/2025
» Thailand’s world-renowned Tiffany’s Show Pattaya was celebrating its 50th anniversary and unveiled an entirely new performance,“Crystalise a Dream,” for the first time in its history, promising a world-class spectacle and a new dimension of entertainment.
In the abode of tigers
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 05/06/2025
» Jaipur, India's Pink City, is world renowned for its gemstone industry. However, in Jaipur's Nahargarh lurks another one of the subcontinent's gems and its national animal. It is also home to one of India's 58 protected tiger reserves and the majestic Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), among other animals like Asiatic lions.
Jetsons cars finally take off
Life, James Hein, Published on 26/03/2025
» Some readers will remember the old cartoon The Jetsons. This promised a future with flying cards, robot assistants and helpful computer tools. We have or are getting very close to the robot assistants, and the latest artificial intelligence offerings seem to be the automated helpers. Missing to date are the flying cars. That may have changed with the new Jetson ONE, a single person flying car I saw a demonstration of in a recent video. It looked good, seemed to fly with good stability and landed without any issue. You can find the demos with a simple search. The craft has vertical take-off and landing capability. However, I shudder to think of what thousands of these might look like in the skies above a city without some serious improvements in driving and collision avoidance.
Putting Chile on the global food map
Life, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/03/2025
» Boragó in Santiago, Chile, may be a familiar name in 2025, but was practically unheard of in 2006 when it opened and during subsequent years.
Centara Karon Resort Phuket is reborn
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 27/02/2025
» Centara Karon Resort Phuket has reopened its doors to visitors after an extensive renovation, resulting in an attractive choice of accommodation for upscale travellers looking for a relaxing retreat for themselves or families in the famous resort town of Phuket.
Soft power shines in 2024
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 19/12/2024
» As the Year of the Dragon comes to an end, Thailand is being decked out with lights and entertainment to create a joyful mood for all to enjoy countdown festivities. This year, soft power remains key in promoting tourism and culture as tourists seek fresh ways to experience local life and distinct culinary journeys.
Curing loneliness
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 18/11/2024
» Studies have shown that loneliness and isolation can have a negative health impact, comparable to risks associated with smoking up to 15 cigarettes or drinking six glasses of alcohol per day.
Eyes without a face
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 09/10/2024
» The eyes like nomadic orbs, wandering the screen and inquiring the floor, like vagabond satellites in stray orbits -- eyeballs in search of their owners, lost or liberated from what once held them transfixed -- are the centrepieces of Apichatpong Weerasethakul's new exhibition at the Centre Pompidou, Paris.
Lamphun celebrates Lanna culture with Lantern Festival
Life, Published on 03/10/2024
» Until Nov 15, Wat Phra That Hariphunchai Woramahawihan in Lamphun will be illuminated by the Hundred Thousand Lanna Lantern Festival. To preserve Lanna practices, worshippers will create colourful, handcrafted lanterns to pay homage to Buddha's relics and write names and birthdays on them to pray for prosperity and discovering the light in their life.
Qatar Airways partners with chef Ton for meals
Life, Published on 14/09/2023
» Qatar Airways recently announced an exclusive collaboration with Thai celebrity chef Thitid "Ton" Tassanakajohn to launch refreshed first- and business-class meals of Thai-inspired signature dishes for flights between Thailand and Doha.