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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.
National Gallery Singapore showcases works by Asian women reshaping art
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 12/01/2026
» National Gallery Singapore presents an exhibition of five women reshaping art in Southeast Asia.
Pursuing schools as a family status symbol
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 01/11/2025
» It's difficult to escape the current online discourse on the balance of the Good Life and the growing debate over international schools. International schools were established in 1951, when International School Bangkok opened on the grounds of the US embassy to serve the children of American staff. Bangkok Patana School, Thailand's first such British school, opened in 1957 to serve the growing expat community, along with Ruamrudee International School.
In pursuit of the good life
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 04/10/2025
» Several weeks ago, a thoughtful Facebook post by renowned Thai author and thought leader Roundfinger went viral. His thoughts on "longevity" sparked engagement and discussion. He observed that achieving longevity is increasingly becoming costly, both in terms of money and time, and there's an increasing pressure to spend on health and to showcase one's healthiness through metrics and productive morning rituals.
Girls gone bad
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/07/2025
» Remember the popular HBO series Girls from over a decade ago? The show was widely recognised for its postfeminist commentary on female sexuality and millennial angst and it ran for a surprisingly long six seasons. To this day, I still don't really understand the rave reviews. I only watched a few episodes here and there, so I won't pretend to be an expert on it, but what I saw never quite resonated with me.
The art of the ephemeral
Life, Published on 27/03/2025
» Bangkok Kunsthalle presents "Painting as Event: Materiality and Light in the Practice of Xie Fan", an exhibition that merges artist Xie Fan's painting practice with performative and communal elements. It will take place from Saturday until March 31.
Forum to discuss the anatomy of design
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/03/2025
» On March 16, the Architect Council of Thailand cordially invites design enthusiasts and professionals to immerse themselves in an enlightening discourse at the upcoming ACT TALK Series 004.
Siam Society marks 120 years with dhamma
Life, Published on 13/11/2024
» To mark its 120th anniversary, Siam Society is holding a special series of four afternoon talks, "Enlightenment In This Lifetime: Liberation Through The Practice Of The Buddha's Teaching", to shed new light on Buddhism and meditation, from Nov 19-22 from 2pm to 4pm.
L'Oréal's BKK HQ wins architecture award
Life, Published on 29/07/2024
» L'Oréal Groupe in Thailand has been recognised by the World Architecture Community for the design of its new Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia headquarters in Bangkok. The award, for Interior Design in the Workplaces category, marks the first time an office in Thailand has been honoured with this award during the 47th cycle of the renowned architecture community's prestigious regular selection.
Join Natee Utarit on a journey across time
Life, Published on 25/04/2024
» Richard Koh Fine Art Bangkok invites art lovers to explore the phenomenon of recalling scenes and events as they have happened before during "Deja Vu: The Last Chapter", which will kick off on Saturday and run until May 11.