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This year, Songkran hits a little bit different
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026
» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.
Precious papillons
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 10/04/2026
» Butterflies have graced Van Cleef & Arpels' creations for over a century. As a matter of fact, sales records from 1906 -- the founding year -- included a piece portraying the delicate insect as a motif, adorned with emerald, ruby and pearl.
Songkran 2026 around Bangkok: where to make merit then get soaked
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 09/04/2026
» Songkran in 2026 is best tackled like Bangkok traffic: pick your lane early, commit, and keep a dry change of clothes within reach. The Thai New Year’s water fights still dominate the headlines, but this year’s smartest day trips mix temple-time calm with big-city spectacle, from Rattanakosin’s most photogenic blessings to Samut Prakan’s late-April Mon traditions — plus a flagship “Maha Songkran” festival that is setting up shop at Benchakitti Park.
Anti-fashion icons
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 09/04/2026
» When emerging photographer Preeyaporn Namcharoensombat was a student, she was criticised by her neighbours for being a skoi because she wore shorts while riding on the back of a motorcycle. This triggered her to become interested in other girls also labelled skoi. When she saw discussions about them online, she would read about it out of curiosity.
Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales target
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand’s largest annual book show attracted more than 1.3 million visitors over 12 days and generated total sales of 534 million baht, meeting organisers’ targets despite global economic headwinds.
From relics to daily sanctuary: inside South Korea's museum boom
Kyodo News, Published on 06/04/2026
» On a crisp morning in Seoul, even before the exhibition halls officially open, a group of visitors stands in line outside the National Museum of Korea, a cultural institution that has recently changed from a traditional repository of ancient relics into a lively space for daily activities.
Sonova to sell Sennheiser's headphone business after just 4 years
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 06/04/2026
» Sonova is preparing to sell Sennheiser’s consumer audio business just four years after acquiring it, officially classifying the unit as a discontinued operation, according to a announcement on its website.
Post Malone returns to Bangkok with 'Big Ass World Tour'
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 03/04/2026
» The 9x diamond-certified global superstar (and one of the most-streamed artists globally to boot) Post Malone will return to Asia in September and October with his "Big Ass World Tour", with special guest Don Toliver.
Nintendo gives Switch 2 downloads a discount and boxes a bill
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 31/03/2026
» Nintendo has quietly but decisively redrawn the battle lines in the living room, confirming that digital games for the Nintendo Switch 2 will soon be cheaper than their physical counterparts — a move that changes how families, collectors and budget‑watching players decide what goes into the console, and what ends up gathering dust on the shelf.
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.