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Discord shifts to age prediction for suspicious accounts
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 15/02/2026
» Discord has announced a shift in its age verification strategy, moving toward an "age prediction" system that targets only suspicious accounts rather than requiring all users to undergo facial scans or submit identity documents.
Valentine’s Day gadgets worth gifting in 2026
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 13/02/2026
» The most memorable Valentine’s Day gifts in 2026 are not flowers or chocolates but gadgets that make daily life easier, calmer and more enjoyable, especially for expatriates living in Thailand. With busy urban routines, frequent travel and cross‑border tech ecosystems to consider, practical devices that fit seamlessly into everyday habits have become the most meaningful expressions of affection.
'Punk wellness': China's stressed youth mix traditional medicine and cocktails
AFP, Published on 13/02/2026
» SHANGHAI — In a softly lit Shanghai bar, graduate student Helen Zhao stretched out both wrists to have her pulse taken -- the first step to ordering the house special, a bespoke "health" cocktail based on traditional Chinese medicine.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Feb 10-16
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 11/02/2026
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Streaming local
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 10/02/2026
» The Netflix 2026 line-up reflects the evolution of local viewing habits and the maturing of Thailand’s creative ecosystem.
‘Nong Chompoo’ true-crime film coming to Netflix
Nannalin Tiengtae, Published on 07/02/2026
» The case of 3-year-old Nong Chompoo, who was found dead on a Mukdahan mountain six years ago, will be the subject of the first true-crime documentary by Netflix Thailand, with her uncle-in-law, the convicted killer, making an unexpected onscreen appearance.
Reimaging the Thai 'Sbai'
Online Reporters, Published on 04/02/2026
» Recently, social media feeds have been flooded with influencers, celebrities and everyday Bangkokians alike stepping out in the traditional Thai ‘sbai’—strolling through the city’s old towns and filming viral content. While the silhouette nods to heritage on top, the look is almost always juxtaposed in timely contrast when all the outfits become paired flared denim, loose-fit jeans and streetwear staples below.
The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Pretty vacant
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/01/2026
» As far as cop thrillers go, The Rip checks a lot of familiar boxes. It's gritty, it's propulsive -- at least in theory -- and it clearly wants to position itself as a throwback to those older, morally murky crime dramas about corrupt cops and fractured loyalties.
Gen Z, Millennials, and the art of leaving quietly
Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 20/01/2026
» If you spend enough evenings in Bangkok, you start to notice a small but unmistakable rhythm: people drifting away before midnight without warning or formality, slipping out the door as if stepping off a moving walkway rather than departing an event. No hugs, no rounds of farewells, no performative explanations, just a subtle recalibration of the room. One moment the table is full, the next there is a gap where someone was sitting, and the night continues undisturbed. What would once have registered as abrupt has become so routine that it barely registers at all.