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The morning after Bangkok's biggest Songkran yet
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 18/04/2026
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand projected 30.3 billion baht in Songkran revenue this year, up 6% from 2025 and released the number with the kind of confidence that comes from having done the work. The production at Benchakitti Park, the coordinated Silom closure, the S2O headliners on Ratchadaphisek, the international press coverage -- none of it was accidental. Bangkok did not stumble into becoming one of the world's most-watched festival destinations. It applied for the job and this year the application was approved at scale.
A trembling city
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/04/2026
» Phakawan Polkhaw, a sophomore environmental science student at Chulalongkorn University, was studying English at her faculty when the classroom started to wobble. She felt unsteady and alarmed by trembling light fixtures. Fortunately, a teacher safely rushed students out of the swaying building.
Phantom Of Lawyer is a fun, spooky take on the legal eagle drama
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/04/2026
» There is a belief that if a person dies without getting justice, they will not rest in peace. Korean fantasy drama Phantom Of Lawyer, on VIU and Netflix, tells the story of a rookie lawyer Shin Yi-rang (Yoo Yeon-seok).
Sao Noi Phet Ban Phaeng stages four free Isan concerts for soldiers
Life, Published on 15/04/2026
» The famous molam band Sao Noi Phet Ban Phaeng will give a free concert titled "One Land, One Heart For Thai Soliders" in four Isan provinces, from April 20 to May 18.
This year, Songkran hits a little bit different
Life, Niki Chatikavanij, Published on 11/04/2026
» As Thais gear up for the upcoming Songkran holiday, I can't help but notice how this year's highly anticipated days off and time off work have a bit more nuance to them than usual. Granted, people are still discussing rest, relaxation and how they will fully utilise their time away from the office, whilst the jetset crowd will undoubtedly make full use of flying overseas and avoiding Middle Eastern routes, but something feels a bit different this year.
A silent threat
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 06/04/2026
» In the past, schools were believed to be safe places for youngsters. However, it has been revealed that many students are victims of bullying there.
Google Drive adds AI shield to crush ransomware threats
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 05/04/2026
» Google has introduced a new ransomware detection and file recovery feature for Google Drive, aiming to strengthen data security as more users increasingly rely on cloud storage for important files.
The cost of Bangkok's health obsession
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 04/04/2026
» There is a particular kind of Saturday morning that has become recognisable in certain Bangkok circles. Someone wakes at 5am, checks their recovery score on their Whoop band, approves of the number, and heads to the airport. Not for a holiday or a work trip, but for a fitness race in Singapore.
Expression expanded
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 04/04/2026
» Conceived by the late Petch Osathanugrah and brought to reality by his son Purat, Dib Bangkok has emerged as the first international contemporary art museum in the capital.
In Boyfriend On Demand, even Blackpink's Jisoo has dating woes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2026
» Dating can be exhausting since you have to invest time, money and heart into it. In the Korean romantic comedy series Boyfriend On Demand, now on Netflix, a company launches a virtual dating app where female subscribers can choose from over 900 good-looking "men".