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Rhythms of the Northeast
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/02/2026
» The first Maha Morlum Festival, a showcase soft power event, was held in Maha Sarakham from Feb 13-14 and World Beat travelled to the Isan province to enjoy the two-day, one-night immersive experience promised by the event's organisers.
Hacking the future
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 14/02/2026
» The West is often upheld as a source of technological progress. Yet, this long-held belief in the origin of innovation is coming under scrutiny. A wide range of recent examples, particularly China's technological rise, shows that rather than introducing technologies, some countries are better at embracing, adapting or hacking them.
Strategic flavours
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/02/2026
» WeTV has officially unveiled Tasteful Thailand, a premium food documentary series that sets out to present the depth, diversity and cultural significance of Thai cuisine to viewers around the world. Positioned as one of WeTV's flagship cultural content projects of the year, the documentary was formally introduced at a press conference held recently at S31 Sukhumvit Hotel, marking a major milestone in cross-cultural storytelling between Thailand and China.
Time for tea in Singapore
Life, Published on 09/02/2026
» The Asian Civilisations Museum in collaboration with international tea brand Chagee and the Singapore Tourism Board presents "Garden Of Senses: A Tea Reverie", a multi-sensory showcase exploring the rich social significance of tea across Asia through art installations and interactive experiences.
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.
Fantech unveils palm-sized EOS Mini controller with 20-hour battery
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 20/01/2026
» Indonesian gaming gear brand Fantech has introduced the EOS Mini, a palm-sized game controller designed for portability and long battery life, offering up to 20 hours of continuous use at a budget-friendly price.
Ministry launches free DE-fence app to block scam calls
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 18/01/2026
» The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has introduced "DE-fence," a mobile application designed to protect the public from the rising tide of call centre scams and fraudulent SMS links.
Twisted truths
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 16/01/2026
» If the phrase "keeps you guessing till the very end" is loosely used these days, it genuinely applies to the new crime-mystery limited series His & Hers, a show in which the stakes are high and its central characters have far too much to lose.
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.
Bridging the gaps
Life, Story: Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Organised by the National Research Council of Thailand, Thailand Inventors' Day 2026 runs until Friday at Event Hall 102–103, BITEC Bangna Exhibition and Convention Center. Instead of presenting scientific innovations, Life interviewed two researchers -- Prof Dusadee Ayuwat and Assoc Prof Prajak Kongkirati -- who are among 15 researchers from nine fields who received the 2026 National Outstanding Researcher Awards as part of Thailand Inventors' Day 2026. While Prof Dusadee received the award in Sociology, Assoc Prof Prajak received the award in Political Science and Public Administration.