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Choosing the right air purifier for Thailand’s rising air pollution
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/02/2026
» As Thailand continues to battle worsening PM2.5 pollution and persistent urban smog, air purifiers have quickly shifted from optional home appliances to essential health safeguards, especially for expatriates adjusting to the country’s environmental conditions. Understanding how these machines improve indoor air quality can make a substantial difference to daily comfort and long-term well-being.
Strava or it didn't happen
Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 11/11/2025
» Bangkok's runners are chasing more than endorphins – they're chasing connection, visibility and a sense of control in a city that rarely slows down.
Ikea Sukhumvit opens Dec 1
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 29/11/2023
» Dubbed the first Ikea city store in Southeast Asia, Ikea Sukhumvit will open its door on Dec 1 on the third floor of The Emsphere, marking the 12th year of Ikea in Thailand (and serving countless condos along the busy road).
A roundup of Bangkok's best spots for your fluffy friends
Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 15/06/2023
» It's not always paw-sible to take your furry sidekicks with you everywhere in Bangkok. Luckily, the city is getting friendlier for pawrents and their fur babies as the pet-friendly policy seems to be on the rise at parks, malls and condos. So, hoomans who look to spend QT with their pets should heed our list of pet-friendly venues in Bangkok below.
New movies out this week: June 14-20
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 14/06/2023
» New releases that hit Thai cinemas for your viewing pleasure.
'The bottom line': Scuba divers help preserve historic Bangkok mansion
AFP, Published on 08/03/2022
» A 200-year-old Chinese mansion in Bangkok's heart isn't an obvious place for a scuba school, but in a city relentlessly demolishing its architectural heritage the business is helping preserve the historic home.
The importance of testing
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 26/07/2021
» Earlier this month, people camped out for free coronavirus tests only to be turned away. By 8pm, early birds had already started to line up in front of a temple for testing the next morning. When the rain poured down, a security guard let them take refuge inside while others were cocooned in their tents or slept on mattresses in the open.
Joy amid hardship
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/05/2021
» Rusty tin shacks sprawl under high-rises and billboards. Rubbish scatters and floats down the foul-smelling river. Last year, fire broke out near a local mosque. With the third wave of the coronavirus outbreak, the Klong Toey neighbourhood is hanging by a thread.
A more efficient home life?
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 09/11/2020
» Enthusiasm for smart homes has penetrated the property sector the past few years, though it's mainly focused on high-end real estate because the prices of connected home appliances remain high.
Santa Clauses are coming to town
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 20/12/2019
» We catch up with Michael Biedassek (right) and David Pfizenmaier (left), the Thaigers (Thai-German, got it?) who are behind various campaigns for positive social changes. Michael is the managing director of bangkokvanguards, a purpose-driven travel operator that raises awareness of Bangkok's unexplored communities.