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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.
Try on clothes virtually — NVIDIA‑powered AI brings photoreal virtual fittings to online fashion
Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 17/03/2026
» A physics‑backed AI startup, CATCHES, has unveiled RealFit, a generative sizing tool that promises true‑to‑life virtual try‑ons for fashion e‑commerce. The technology was introduced at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in San Jose, California, on Monday.
Why we need urban green spaces
BitesizeBKK, Published on 12/03/2026
» Urban development tends to focus on what can be added: new towers, wider roads, larger commercial districts. But some of the most important infrastructure in a city is not built at all.
The rise of the pet-first city
BitesizeBKK, Published on 24/02/2026
» We are beginning to see Bangkok rise as a pet-first city. In the age of rapid urbanization and economic fragility, more individuals and couples are raising four-legged friends not just as companions, but as family, and with the same attention and care you would give an offspring.
Google issues emergency Chrome patch to fix zero-day flaw
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 21/02/2026
» Google has released an emergency security update for its Chrome browser to address a critical zero-day vulnerability that is already being exploited by hackers.
A green spark to Bangkok's capillary system
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 21/02/2026
» If you're a Bangkok native or have been to Thailand's capital city before, chances are you have used the service of P'Win, the Thai term coined for motorcycle taxi drivers, for zooming around the city at what feels like light speed.
Tradition in motion
Life, Jitti Chompee, Published on 16/02/2026
» For decades, Thailand has been internationally recognised for the richness of its performing arts traditions -- from classical court forms such as khon to vibrant regional folk practices embedded in everyday life. Yet, paradoxically, choreography as a contemporary artistic discipline has remained structurally under-supported, sustained largely by individual effort rather than by a coherent national vision.
How elections amplify our echo chamber
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 14/02/2026
» This past week, most Bangkokians woke up with a post-election hangover. It's a similar feeling to when you have too many glasses of wine at dinner, or went a bit too heavy for your friend's birthday. This feeling, though, doesn't subside throughout the day with a nice long shower or a glass of water.
The art of persuasion
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 10/02/2026
» Following the Siamese Revolution, the country held its first general election and only indirect vote on Nov 15, 1933. Voters chose village representatives, who then elected candidates in their province to enter parliament. In the run-up to the country's first poll, Samran I-machai, an MP candidate in Ayutthaya, handed out booklets to voters.