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How elections amplify our echo chamber
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/02/2026
» This past week, most Bangkokians woke up with a post-election hangover. It's a similar feeling to when you have too many glasses of wine at dinner, or went a bit too heavy for your friend's birthday. This feeling, though, doesn't subside throughout the day with a nice long shower or a glass of water.
The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.
Creative resilience
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/02/2026
» Bangkok Design Week 2026 returned for its ninth year last month. This year, BKKDW2026 claims that, the festival is a systematic platform driving the city-level creative economy. Organised by the Creative Economy Agency, the event asserts that designing is a practical tool which must be applied to elevate standards, create new opportunities and forge new pathways for survival of the city, the economy and Thai businesses.
EDC returns to Phuket with a three-day spectacle
Life, Published on 01/01/2026
» After an unforgettable debut early last year, the world-renowned Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) is set to return to Thailand with even greater energy for three days.
Global dominance
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/12/2025
» This year was another in which K-pop continued global expansion. Let's start with Netflix's animation, KPop Demon Hunters, which features the popular soundtrack Golden, sung by Huntr/x, a trio girl group. Written by Ejae, a Korean American singer-songwriter and Mark Sonnenblick, Golden ranked number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks. Golden was not only a popular animation soundtrack, but also received four Grammy nominations: Song of the Year, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, Best Song Written for Visual Media and Best Remixed Record.
Exhibition explores cultural depth of HM Queen Sirikit's royal duties
Life, Published on 13/11/2025
» Siam Piwat invites everyone to commemorate the boundless and immeasurable royal grace of Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother during "From Royal Resolve... To The Heritage Of The Land", which is running at Art Jewel, 5th floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, until Nov 20.
Have an eating plan before holiday gatherings begin
Life, Dr Eve Glazier and Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 11/11/2025
» Dear Doctors: We have young kids, so our holiday party season starts right around Halloween. I just turned 40, and I've noticed it's getting harder to lose the weight I gain this time of year. I need a plan so things don't get out of control.
Blackpink delivers
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 08/11/2025
» Over time, different idols have emerged and Blackpink are a global icon of the 2020s pop culture era. Love them or hate them, people know Blackpink as the world's biggest girl group. Due to their popularity, tickets for "Blackpink World Tour " sold out in many countries including the US, Canada, France, South Korea and Thailand.
Goethe-Institut gathers digital artists for 'Re:complex'
Life, Published on 06/11/2025
» The Goethe-Institut on Sathon Road is holding "Re:complex", an exhibition that reflects on the creative residue from a shared process among eight artists, from today until next Thursday.
Bangkok Community Theatre presents hit musical Mamma Mia!
Life, Published on 27/10/2025
» Bangkok Community Theatre will bring the world's ultimate feel-good musical Mamma Mia! to Bangkok, with six performances scheduled every Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm from Nov 7-15, plus a 2.30pm matinee on Saturday. The venue is St Andrew's International School's auditorium on Sukhumvit 107.