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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.
French feminism fuels Alliance Française International Women's Day comedy play
Life, Published on 04/03/2026
» To celebrate International Women's Day, Alliance Française Bangkok on Witthayu Road is staging Et Pendant Ce Temps, Simone Veille! (Meanwhile, Simone Is Watching Over Us), a cult comedy about the history of women's rights from the 1950s to today, on Sunday and March 14 at 7pm.
The missing agenda
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 04/02/2026
» Rights groups have urged political parties to push for gender equality in the upcoming poll on Sunday, calling for enhanced protection against domestic violence and more inclusive policies for the gender-diverse community.
Acclaimed violinist Min Yang to perform at Alliance Francaise
Life, Published on 26/01/2026
» The Rotary Club of Bangkok Metropolis in collaboration with Bangkok Accueil presents a charity concert titled "An Evening Of Classical Music For Children In Need" at Alliance Francaise, Witthayu Road, on Saturday from 6pm to 10.30pm.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Dec 31-Jan 6
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/12/2025
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Dec 26-Jan 1
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 26/12/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
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.
World's largest civil society gathers in Bangkok
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 31/10/2025
» On Nov 1, some 1000 activists from around the world will gather in Bangkok for "International Civil Society Week 2025 (ICSW)", which will be held until Nov 5.
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.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Oct 17-23
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 17/10/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.