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Microsoft put on the naughty step by Aussie regulator
Life, James Hein, Published on 05/11/2025
» Microsoft has been at it again. The Competition & Consumer Commission in Australia has started a legal process against the Redmond giant for apparently misleading users of the policies for its Microsoft 365 bundle. Microsoft advised users with a Personal and Family plan that "to maintain their subscription they must accept the integration of Copilot and pay higher prices for their plan, or, alternatively, cancel their subscription".
Japan Expo returns bigger than ever at CentralWorld
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 05/02/2025
» The largest and most-anticipated Japan expo in Asia will be back with all forms of entertainment across nearly every floor of CentralWorld, Ratchadamri Road, daily from 10am to 9pm, from Friday until Sunday.
The best concerts of 2024
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 18/12/2024
» This year has been nothing short of monumental for live music in Thailand. The country witnessed an incredible resurgence of international artists, drawing fans from all walks of life to celebrate the universal language of music. From global superstars like Bruno Mars, Coldplay and Olivia Rodrigo to indie icons such as Slowdive and AIR, the year has proven that music knows no boundaries. Beyond major headliners, Thailand's growing independent concert scene also brought in a remarkable variety of smaller, alternative acts, enriching the local music landscape. As the New Year approaches, let's look back at some of the standout concerts that captivated audiences throughout 2024.
Catch Olivia Rodrigo live in Bangkok
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/05/2024
» Don't miss your chance to secure tickets to see Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo who recently announced additional dates for her Guts World Tour, which includes Thailand in the Asia leg.
The hidden charms of Jakarta
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/10/2023
» In Indonesia, Bali is a major tourist destination for Thais. However, during my three-day and two-night visit to Jakarta organised by BWH Hotels, I discovered the charms of Indonesia's capital. Jakarta is similar to Bangkok in terms of city vibes and heavy traffic, but Jakarta has more shade and trees than the City of Angels.
Taking a note from Taylor Swift
Life, Jon Caramanica, Published on 13/07/2023
» On Drivers License, one of the great singles of the 2020s, Olivia Rodrigo has been played for a fool by an ex, but the song — pulsing, parched, destitute — remains centred in her pathos. She may have been abandoned, but the person who did the damage is still an object of if not exactly affection, then obsession: “I still hear your voice in the traffic/ We’re laughing/ Over all the noise.” At the song’s conclusion, she is alone, and lonely. That was the Rodrigo from 2 1/2 years ago when she was reintroducing herself to the world as a human after a stretch as a Disney actress automaton. The Rodrigo who appears on Vampire, the first single from her forthcoming second album, has now lived through some things. Her sweetness has curdled.
Samsung's A series phone is a big fat L
Life, James Hein, Published on 26/10/2022
» Nothing at all back from Samsung corporate on the A53-5G, if that changes I'll let you know. The new phone is a brick and after some research it turns out that more often than not Samsung only has a local warranty. I've since spoken to a number of people who've had issues with charging.
Waste no time, delete your TikTok
Life, James Hein, Published on 28/09/2022
» Most people know that social media platforms collect their personal information. Location, ordering patterns, browsing history and more are passed into Google, Meta, Amazon, Twitter and others' analytics. The newest and potentially scariest of these is TikTok.
Compilation honours legacy of Jamaican giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/09/2022
» A year after the death of legendary Jamaican reggae musician and producer Lee "Scratch" Perry, the good folks at Trojan Records have released the very first posthumous anthology of the influential artist's unparalleled career, King Scratch (Musical Masterpieces From The Upsetter Ark-ive).
Intersection of two art forms
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 25/07/2022
» As the first in the Writer In Residence programme, The Peninsula Bangkok has brought poems to life in "Poetic License", an immersive new exhibition by celebrated Thai poet and cultural historian Chiranan Pitpreecha. With diverse content, Chiranan's new poems reflect life, nature, society, politics, philosophy and explore the intersection of poetry and visual art. "Poetic License" is now on view at The Peninsula's gallery space and other public areas and runs until the end of this month.