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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.
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.
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.
Highland flavours headline Royal Project fest
Life, Published on 24/03/2026
» A caravan of premium ingredients and high-quality products from the highland peaks are presented during the "Royal Project Gastronomy Festival 2026", at Nextopia, on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon, until Sunday.
Harry Potter hits Starbucks coffeehouses nationwide
Life, Published on 24/03/2026
» Starbucks is partnering with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products to bring the beloved world of Harry Potter to Starbucks coffeehouses across Thailand.
Sukhothai welcomes 'Sukh Jai Craft 2026'
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/03/2026
» Sukhothai is set to welcome visitors to "Sukh Jai Craft 2026," a creative festival celebrating craftsmanship, culture, and community. Taking place from Wednesday until Sunday, between 5pm and 10pm at Prem Suk Water Park in Mueang Sukhothai, the event invites audiences to experience the province through the theme "Craft of Happiness: A City Designed for Joy."
Comforts of a Hyrox race in a chaotic world
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/03/2026
» It feels like the whole of Bangkok is preparing and gearing up for Hyrox, a cult-like indoor fitness competition taking place from March 20-22 at BITEC in Bangna. Your acquaintances, friends and even a couple of colleagues from work are likely set to participate in this gruelling day of endurance, cardio and a whole lot of other things that seem too exhausting to consider paying for.
Caveat emptor is undefeated in online shopping
Life, James Hein, Published on 11/03/2026
» It is becoming more common to buy things online. The majority of my shopping, not counting groceries, is now done that way. In the past I've warned about prices that are too good to be true, like a 4TB thumb drive for a few dollars from sites like Temu and AliExpress. There is now a kind of middle ground where the price could be correct and it's coming from, say, Amazon. Recently, even though I had some doubts, I bought a 5TB SSD drive from Amazon for around half of what I'd expect it to be. I did this knowing I can easily send things back to Amazon.
Panasonic ends era of Japan-made TVs in deal with Skyworth
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 10/03/2026
» Panasonic has announced it will end television production in Japan, partnering with Chinese electronics maker Skyworth in a strategic move that effectively closes the chapter on domestic TV manufacturing by the Japanese brand.
Why fashion brands are now serving coffee
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 21/02/2026
» In Bangkok, it is now possible to drink a latte inside a fashion house.