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A new hub
Life, Published on 21/02/2026
» At an event for Old Etonians at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club, National Artist Somtow Sucharitkul ran into one of the founders of King's Bangkok, a fairly new high-end international school connected with Wimbledon College in England, and learned that the school had a state-of-the-art, brand new performing space.
Unpacking luxury
Life, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 20/02/2026
» In a neighbourhood where gold shop signs glow and street food carts putter past century-old shophouses, Louis Vuitton has checked in. Outside five connecting shophouses and its white, balconied façade, flags spangled with the brand's LV logo flutter alongside the glow of an elegantly lit Louis Vuitton Hotel Bangkok sign.
Descent into darkness
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/02/2026
» Hooligan rage, racism, bigotry and gangsterism are hardly confined to one nation -- they are grim realities of modern society across the globe. In recent years, Western cultures in particular have wrestled with the visible resurgence of extremist ideologies and rising fascist sentiments.
Chasing the unreachable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/02/2026
» In the 90s, the art exhibition "Contemporary Art In Asia: Traditions/Tensions", curated by guest curator, Apinan Poshyananda, displayed artworks created by many artists from Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia and India. The exhibition was showcased in three locations in New York City.
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.
Passport to a European Christmas
Life, Published on 26/12/2025
» Every December, Europe sparkles. Cities glow with festive lights, Christmas melodies echo along grand boulevards and the comforting aroma of gingerbread and warm mulled wine drifts through every corner of town. Familiar streets are transformed into storybook scenes and winter wonderlands many dream of experiencing at least once in a lifetime.
Discover the jewels of the Mediterranean with Siam Society
Life, Published on 25/12/2025
» Siam Society is holding a study trip to Sicily and Malta -- two remarkable islands in the heart of the Mediterranean -- from March 10-22.
Revel in Christmas with the Calliope Chamber Choir
Life, Published on 18/12/2025
» Calliope Chamber Choir under the direction of Somtow Sucharitkul presents its annual Candlelight Christmas Carol concert on Dec 21 at the Grand Ballroom in the Banyan Tree Hotel.
Straddling two worlds
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/12/2025
» When I visited Istanbul for the first time, I learned a joke from Gocke, my local guide, who goes to work by undersea train every day. "But you can't see anything," she laughed. For her, it takes only four minutes to cross from Asia to Europe, under the Bosphorus Strait that divides the ancient city.
Japanese game firm makes applicants draw live to prevent AI-made portfolios
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 06/12/2025
» A mid-sized Japanese video game developer has introduced a mandatory live drawing test for job applicants to screen out those relying on generative artificial intelligence (AI).