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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.
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.
Cheers Queers! 2025's LGBTI news in review
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 22/12/2025
» The year began with a bang when the Marriage Equality Act came into effect, allowing same-sex couples to register their union for the first time in Southeast Asia. But there remains legal confusion and impediments to establishing diverse forms of families.
Chinese police bust counterfeit chip factory supplying hardware makers
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 03/11/2025
» Police in the Chinese city of Shenzhen have reportedly busted a massive network involved in counterfeiting electronic chips, leading to a warning that consumers should be extremely cautious when purchasing parts for personal computers.
The moral cost of survival
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 31/10/2025
» The deputy bank manager faces immense pressure when he learns that his position is soon to be replaced by artificial intelligence. Struggling with his family's growing financial burdens, he decides to find a desperate way out -- by stealing money from the account of a deceased person, one with no living relatives to verify their identity.
Reclaiming motherhood
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/08/2025
» A woman slowly grows into a mother over time. It is a full-time job that never ends until the lights go out. After nine months of pregnancy, she nurtures her child for years until adulthood. Her reward? It is said that the child is the apple of her eye. It is expected for a woman to sacrifice her body, career and everything for this role.
Shu Qi stars in Netflix's new revenge thriller
Life, Published on 15/08/2025
» Globally renowned Taiwanese actress Shu Qi is set to star in Netflix's new series The Resurrected. The highly anticipated Chinese-language series recently unveiled a teaser poster and trailer and will premiere on Oct 9.
A capitalist nightmare
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 25/07/2025
» Thump thump bump. Netflix's psychological thriller Wall To Wall envisions a dystopian contemporary South Korea. It is a cautionary tale of late-stage capitalist society fraught with economic volatility, mental breakdowns and class divide.
An evening of royal celebration
Life, James Keller, Published on 27/05/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation, under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya and in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Promotion and Ministry of Culture, recently presented a concert at the Thailand Cultural Centre (TCC) in celebration of the anniversary of His Majesty the King's Coronation Day. For this extremely special occasion, serving as a moment of national reflection and gratitude towards the monarchy, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) curated a selection of significant and captivating works by composers from Thailand, France and England.
State Railway of Thailand to begin testing Japanese trains 'before end of June'
Life, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will begin testing KiHa 40 and 48 diesel trains before the end of next month, as it plans to start deploying the second-hand trains from Japan on suburban feeder routes by year-end.