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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.
Why we need walkable cities
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 21/03/2026
» Morning work commutes in Bangkok are tackled like olympian tasks. For some, it's a trudge down a narrow soi, followed by a motorbike taxi serpentining through traffic, leading to a transfer onto the BTS or MRT. Especially ambitious commutes may end with a walk across a skywalk or through a shopping complex before reaching the office. What looks like a straightforward commute on a map instead looks like a series of compromises one makes with the city.
Comforts of a Hyrox race in a chaotic world
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/03/2026
» It feels like the whole of Bangkok is preparing and gearing up for Hyrox, a cult-like indoor fitness competition taking place from March 20-22 at BITEC in Bangna. Your acquaintances, friends and even a couple of colleagues from work are likely set to participate in this gruelling day of endurance, cardio and a whole lot of other things that seem too exhausting to consider paying for.
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.
Understanding an AI's 'thinking'
Life, James Hein, Published on 22/10/2025
» Over the past couple of weeks, I dived deep into the Alice In Wonderland-like rabbit hole of chatbots and AI systems. This was not your typical "ask a few questions", but more along the lines of jailbreaking the AI to get behind the scenes. You may remember earlier commentary on the code behind the query. This is where the guardrails and biases of the model are coded and why the majority of all AI systems are currently leaning to the Left of the political spectrum.
Taylor Swift announces new album called 'The Life of a Showgirl'
Reuters, Published on 12/08/2025
» Superstar Taylor Swift on Tuesday announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl.
Royal Project fair brings premium goods to CentralWorld
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 01/08/2025
» The much-anticipated "Royal Project 56" fair brings more than 3,000 premium products from the mountains to shoppers in Bangkok, at all zones across CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, from today until Aug 12.
Saii Hotels & Resorts' new chapter
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 09/07/2025
» Saii Hotels & Resorts, the lifestyle hospitality brand under S Hotels & Resorts, recently announced its official relaunch, introducing a refreshed brand identity and a new motto of “Peace Of Mind Is The Ultimate Luxury".
Life in a dust-free zone
Life, Patipat Janthong, Published on 27/01/2025
» "I want there to be less dust so I won't get sick again," said Surakrit Kiatchaipipat, or "Darwin", with enthusiasm. "Then I can go to school and play outside."
Bangkok nursing conference explores innovative solutions for multimorbidity
Life, Published on 02/01/2025
» The Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, is hosting an international conference on "Triple Burdens Of Diseases: Nurse-led Game Changer To Optimize The Outcomes Of Care", at Miracle Grand Convention Hotel, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, from Jan 7 to 9, starting 9am onwards.