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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.
Microsoft to raise Microsoft 365 prices for enterprise users
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 03/01/2026
» Microsoft has announced a global price increase for its Microsoft 365 services targeting business, enterprise and government sectors, effective from July 1, 2026.The tech giant attributed the adjustment to significant investments in infrastructure, cybersecurity, and the integration of over 1,100 new features, including advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities, across its suite of productivity tools.
Pursuing ‘The Good Life’ in the unfolding new year
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 03/01/2026
» By the time this column comes out, it’s already a couple of days into the new year. We’ve officially welcomed 2026, and if you are one of those people who revel in the “clean slate” state of things, then you’ve probably already brought out the new diary, planner and made plans to return to the gym.
Stars in your eyes
Life, Sithinart Thongmee, Published on 01/01/2026
» Bangkok Post Life section brings you an extended Thai horoscope for 2026.
Google slashes free use of Gemini 3 and Banana
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 02/12/2025
» Bad news for free account users of Google’s AI services. The tech giant has announced a reduction in usage allowances for those without a Google AI Pro subscription.
Canva offer free Affinity download for Windows and Mac
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 04/11/2025
» Canva has confirmed that users can now download the Affinity suite for Windows and Mac for free, but access to artificial intelligence (AI ) features incurs an additional charge. The announcement follows the initial release of the Affinity application for free download on Oct 30.
SCB 10X convenes AI tech giants for virtual summit
Life, Published on 03/11/2025
» SCB 10X, the disruptive technology investment arm of SCBX Group, is holding its first-ever global AI virtual summit, "AI-Volution", tomorrow and Wednesday from 8am to 4pm.
Pursuing schools as a family status symbol
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 01/11/2025
» It's difficult to escape the current online discourse on the balance of the Good Life and the growing debate over international schools. International schools were established in 1951, when International School Bangkok opened on the grounds of the US embassy to serve the children of American staff. Bangkok Patana School, Thailand's first such British school, opened in 1957 to serve the growing expat community, along with Ruamrudee International School.
Volunteering can improve cognitive health
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 28/10/2025
» Dear Doctors: I started helping at a food bank for a kind of selfish reason -- it made me feel good. But it turns out I made some good friends, which is not easy as you get older. (I'm 66.) Now I'm seeing on the news that volunteering can be good for cognitive health. I would like to know more about that.