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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.
Global diversity on show for 'Vision' at Siam Paragon
Life, Published on 08/04/2026
» Explore the distinct viewpoints of international artists from different cultural backgrounds during "Vision", which is running at Art Jewel, 5th floor of Siam Paragon, Rama I Road, until April 28.
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.
An elegy to lost worlds
Life, Kenneth Barrett, Published on 28/03/2026
» A large, booming presence as bureau chief of the Associated Press in Bangkok for more than 30 years, a war reporter in Indochina before that, thrice president of the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand, Denis Gray has through six turbulent decades occupied front row seats, and foxholes, to report on some of the most violent upheavals of our times.
Fever pitch
Life, S.P. Somtow, Published on 28/03/2026
» Film buffs around the world were recently glued to the live Oscars celebration and as always, there was a comedian as host, and jokes flew thick and fast.
Google Maps adds 3D immersive navigation and AI chat
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 24/03/2026
» Google has introduced two new features on Google Maps, bringing Gemini AI-powered chat and a more detailed 3D navigation system to improve travel accuracy and user experience.
Samsung enables Android-to-iPhone file sharing via Quick Share
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 23/03/2026
» Samsung has enabled file transfers to iPhone devices through Quick Share, starting with the Galaxy S26 series as the first to support the feature.
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.
Russian flair
Life, James Keller, Published on 21/03/2026
» In honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya and in tribute to her distinguished genius in arts and culture, the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Russian embassy and the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) Foundation, supported by B.Grimm, recently presented a spectacular concert titled Russian Seasons at the Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC).
Centara takes you on the slow path into the Himalayas
Life, Published on 17/03/2026
» As travellers increasingly seek slower, more meaningful ways to experience destinations, Centara Hotels & Resorts introduces a new gateway to the Himalayas with the opening of Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara, The Centara Collection, its first property in Nepal.