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Artists flee Elon Musk's X as new AI image-editing feature sparks outrage
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 27/12/2025
» Digital creators and illustrators are abandoning X, formerly Twitter, en masse following the introduction of a controversial image-editing feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that allows users to modify others' work without consent. The exodus, led by high-profile artists, highlights growing fears over intellectual property theft and the potential for harassment through Elon Musk’s Grok AI integration.
Bibigo partners with K-pop stars Seventeen for special-edition Korean ramyun noodles
Life, Published on 30/09/2025
» Global Korean food brand Bibigo recently unveiled special edition ramyun Korean-style instant noodles featuring K-pop band Seventeen on the packaging. This launch is part of the brand's global campaign with the world-renowned K-pop icons, accompanied by a series of fun and engaging events.
Is your internet speed too slow?
Life, James Hein, Published on 09/04/2025
» How important is a good internet connection? This is one of those how long is a piece of string or what computer should I get questions. Back in the day, it was a huge jump from zero bits per second to a 2400 Baud modem. People and businesses were willing to pay a large sum to get connected because it opened up a new world of possibilities, ranging from not needing to go to the library as often and being able to sell and market products online. When and how often you paid for the next upgrade depended on your use case and the capabilities it provided. The next major jumps in speed were 4800, 9600 and 14400bps and everyone jumped to one of these as a next step. During this period, the mid 90s, the T1 at 1.544Mbps was the imaginary godlike speed we all dreamed about but didn't have money to afford. That speed provided real time video conference calls and was limited to government and large business concerns that typically involved a dedicated screening room. This was also when the concept of data compression started to gain popularity as you could send more with less bits.
Deep cuts
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 21/08/2024
» Who's cutting onions? is a phrase used humorously when someone is crying. Tum Ulit, an artist, cartoonist and storyteller, titled his debut solo exhibition "Who's Cutting Onions?" to express loneliness, sorrow and profound emotions through poignant illustrations. The exhibition's main illustration, Sorry For Making You Cry, depicts an onion in the shape of a human wiping away tears for a female chef who is cutting an onion with a knife in her hand.
Championing accessibility
Life, Aspen Anderson, Published on 19/08/2024
» Pat Bourne, Ireland's ambassador to Bangkok, self-identifies as a part-time advocate for disability. Upon arriving in Thailand two years ago, he hit the ground running, making it a part of his mission to identify and champion businesses that support equal accessibility and inclusivity.
Cool spots for Songkran
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/04/2024
» This year's Songkran festival is special since it is the first after the holiday was formally recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage event by Unesco four months ago. In Bangkok alone, grand celebrations and activities are awaiting revellers at shopping malls, temples and tourist attractions. Here are some recommended venues to take part in water splashing to promote the nation's soft power.
Latest AI reveals its bias yet again
Life, James Hein, Published on 13/03/2024
» Google's latest version of AI, once Bard but now called Gemini, is yet another indication of how biased the current batch of AI platforms are. I was going to include a bunch of examples but this has received so much coverage that everyone should have seen it by now. Basically, the product offers anything but a white-skinned person in requested pictures. This gave rise to some short-lived pub games. Many found this amusing but after a while it became obvious that Google has shut Gemini down for re-education.
The hidden corners of the mind
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 27/02/2024
» Napath Kuntaruck, known as Fahfahs, is an illustrator skilled in creating characters. Her fans particularly adore her cute female characters depicted in pink. Last year, Napath participated in a group exhibition titled "When Snowflakes Fall" at River City Bangkok. She created a tale of several snowy fairies, including a black fairy named Midnight who embodied sorrow and darkness. Unlike other bright and cheerful characters, Midnight became popular among viewers and this inspired Napath to create an exhibition where Midnight plays a major role.
The story of BMW's rise to the top
Life, Sethipong Anutarasoti, Published on 12/06/2023
» BMW has taken the No.1 position in the luxury car segment in Thailand from Mercedes-Benz and maintained its crown for three years in a row since 2020. The secret key to this success is the rise of strong communities of BMW owners.
Is weight-loss surgery worth it?
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 16/05/2023
» A pretty female influencer surprised her followers by posting before and after photos and a video of herself after having a sleeve gastrectomy -- a surgical weight-loss procedure. In the video, the influencer said that her previous weight was 86kg and she lost 18kg in three months following surgery.