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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.
Apple unveils AirTag 2 with longer range, louder alerts
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 28/01/2026
» Apple has unveiled the AirTag 2, an upgraded version of its item tracker that offers more accurate location tracking, a longer search range and a much louder alert sound, making it easier for users to locate lost belongings via the Apple Watch.
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.
Indie band TV Girl to play Sam Yan
Life, Published on 24/11/2025
» TV Girl, an American indie pop band, will give their Bangkok debut concert "TV Girl Perform Their Hits Live" at the Samyan Mitrtown Hall of Samyan Mitrtown, Rama IV Road, on Dec 1 at 8pm.
Chinese police bust counterfeit chip factory supplying hardware makers
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 03/11/2025
» Police in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have reportedly busted a massive network involved in counterfeiting electronic chips, leading to a warning that consumers should be extremely cautious when purchasing parts for personal computers.
Em District offers thrills and chills for Halloween
Life, Published on 23/10/2025
» Everyone is invited to immerse themselves in a world of thrills and chills with a wide array of festive Halloween activities during "Em District Haunted Halloween 2025", which is running at Emporium, EmQuartier and Emsphere until Nov 2.
The beat goes on
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 20/10/2025
» Many traditional performances have lost popularity because they fail to adapt with the times. Molam is an excellent example of an Isan performing art that has incorporated modern features with traditional characteristics and remains popular today.
An art revived
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 30/09/2025
» Rak see lacquer colour painting is a distinct art form found in Asia. It involves mixing pigment powder with clear lacquer sap to create colours resembling oil paint. Artists often add details to their art using black lacquer outlines, gold or silver leaves, and build up multiple overlapping layers. Once dry, the surface is polished to reveal the depth and texture of the layers.
Exile songs resurface
Life, John Clewley, Published on 27/09/2025
» From the early 1970s to the 80s, Mogadishu boasted one of the Horn of Africa's liveliest night scenes with groups from this "Golden Era" like Dur Dur Band entertaining at clubs and hotels across the city. A coup in 1991 and subsequent civil war put a stop to the music and musicians had to go underground or migrate. Those who went by the latter route took their music and culture across the Somali diaspora (one of Africa's largest).
Halfmoon Festival brings superstar DJs to Koh Phangan
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 24/09/2025
» Thailand's iconic Halfmoon Festival is bringing major international talent for Koh Phangan's open-air jungle celebration which features a fresh run of bi-weekly shows from now through December this year.