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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.
An iconic Christmas
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/12/2025
» It was around 8.30pm on Thursday when I braved the cold to catch a spectacular display at Selfridges London. Hovering above the Queen of Time, Tinker Bell sprinkled an over-100m trail of pixie dust that traversed across the purple-and-blue facade, with a magical tune from Cinderella. It culminated with the 11m-tall Disney Castle, the largest installation to feature on the store for over half a century, in the corner.
When students rise
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/10/2025
» Back in the mid-19th century, female education increased literacy and access to jobs and they began to fight for participation in public life. The public sphere promised them a new horizon. From the 1890s onwards, print media began to allow women to express their voice and authors vaunted personal talent and equality, including gender relations. Following the Siamese Revolution in 1932, women were enfranchised for the first time.
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).
The show goes on
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 29/08/2025
» The show must go on! And that is why the light has never gone out for five decades. Despite undergoing renovations, whether minor or major, Tiffany's Show Pattaya has raised the curtain every day, except on three occasions -- Sars in 2003, a protest in 2008 and Covid-19 in 2020 -- when tourism was brought to a standstill.
Telling our truth
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/06/2025
» Pride in Action 2025 unfolded last week at Lido Connect Hall 2 in Siam Square, gathering prominent voices across various fields to empower and celebrate the LGBTI community under the theme "Together Now, Together Always". From 3pm to early evening, thought leaders, public officials and creatives came together to discuss LGBTI rights, visibility and cultural narratives -- culminating in one of the most emotionally resonant panels of the day.
Stand-up comedian invites all to rediscover their inner child
Life, Published on 23/06/2025
» Thailand's leading stand-up comedian Udom Taephanich invites everyone to step into his secret and whimsical world during "Lost In Domland", which is running at the Pinnacle Hall, 8th floor of Iconsiam, Charoen Nakhon Road, daily from 11am to 9pm until Aug 3.
Mark your calendar for World Watch Day
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 09/05/2025
» Last month, Watches & Wonders Geneva 2025 saw the launch of World Watch Day, which will be celebrated each year on Oct 10.
Centara opens doors to island paradise
Life, Published on 15/04/2025
» Centara Hotels & Resorts officially opened doors to Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives earlier this month. Nestled within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, this retreat marks Centara's fourth property in the Maldives.
Your horoscope for the Year of the Snake
Life, Sithinart Thongmee, Published on 01/01/2025
» Let's see how your yearly fortune for 2025 is in this annual horoscope by fortune teller Sithinart Thongmee.