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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.

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Sun From Another Star gives Thai BL a boost

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/03/2026

» Much-anticipated Thai BL series The Sun From Another Star premieres tonight on GMM25 and WeTV.

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An iconic Christmas

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/12/2025

» It was around 8.30pm on Thursday when I braved the cold to catch a spectacular display at Selfridges London. Hovering above the Queen of Time, Tinker Bell sprinkled an over-100m trail of pixie dust that traversed across the purple-and-blue facade, with a magical tune from Cinderella. It culminated with the 11m-tall Disney Castle, the largest installation to feature on the store for over half a century, in the corner.

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Five great Diane Keaton movies to watch on streaming now

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/10/2025

» From original Mafia spouse to the romcom heroine and early 20th-century feminist author to late-20th-century modern woman navigating both the tumultuous Me Decade and the you-can-have-it-all 1980s -- these roles may have been memorable in the hands of many actors, however, Diane Keaton made them iconic.

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Unseen potential

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/08/2025

» 'Bird!" A cheer erupted from a workshop when Gift, a young girl with Down syndrome, spoke for the first time. In a class presentation, while some students actively presented their artwork, others kept silent. After seven months of being in this classroom, Gift pointed to her painting and described it as a feathered creature.

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Unlocking life

Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/07/2025

» Have you ever pursued a dream which is not yours? Created by Pachanaporn Wimonsarawong, better known as Peachful, the art exhibition "Missing Piece" raises questions viewers may have while following the journey of Jiewliew, a small long-haired girl with big dreams of becoming a princess.

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Rising rents threaten the vibrant street food scene of the once-booming Banthat Thong Road

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/06/2025

» As night fell, neon signs gradually lit up Instagrammable restaurants and cafes. Despite pouring rain, tourists were taking photos of a dessert shop's logo of a boy holding a bun at an iconic intersection. Some eateries were teeming with customers, with a long queue of them spilling onto the sidewalk. Some, less popular, saw staff sitting idle. Others put up advertisement for lease.

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Celine turns Japanese at Osaka-Kansai Expo

Life, Published on 25/04/2025

» The elegance of Celine's heritage infused with the unique spirit of Japanese aesthetics is presented during the "Celine Maki-e Exhibition", which is running in the France Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025 in Japan, until May 11. Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquerware technique where gold and silver powders are delicately applied to lacquered surfaces. The exhibition features reinterpretations of the brand's iconic Triomphe logo, engaging with elements from Japan's illustrious history and vibrant modernity, in a cultural exchange between Japanese artists and the house's emblem. It is home to several art pieces and video installations, highlighting Japanese Urushi art pieces from Hikoju Makie, alongside Celine's exclusive bags. A theatrical and immersive set-up brings life to a collaborative video work between Japanese artist Soshi Nakamura and Celine, displayed in an embracing and futuristic manner by an LED screen wall facing multiple mirrors.

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Outdoor screenings at National Museum celebrate Bangkok's 243rd anniversary

Life, Published on 22/04/2025

» From tomorrow until Sunday, enjoy free outdoor screenings in the majestic setting of the National Museum as the Ministry of Culture and the Thai Film Archive present five curated films that showcase diverse aspects of Bangkok, its history, culture and inhabitants, as part of celebrations of the 243rd anniversary of its founding.

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Beyond coming out

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/03/2025

» Be queer, be protagonist! That is the tagline of Ladys and Moonscape, an emerging queer publishing house founded by Nachanok Yuwapoom (Ladys) and Apinuch Petcharapiracht (Moonscape). Such a manifesto was born out of frustration that LGBTI characters are stuck in coming out scenes, pleading for acceptance.