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Online Safety Act is a bad joke
Life, James Hein, Published on 13/08/2025
» The UK now has their Online Safety Act (OSA) and Australia is blindly following in their footsteps. In the UK it didn't take very long for the tech aware under-18s to bypass all the rules and regain access to adult content. Think about it, if China can't completely block everything do you think the UK had any chance? There were some creative solutions but the most common was a simple Virtual Private Network (VPN). In related news, some VPN companies reported a 1,400% increase in sign-ups since the OSA came into force.
Rama IX Park welcomes winter with flower festival
Life, Published on 21/11/2024
» Rama IX Park will be turned into a colourful sea of flowers as the Enchanting Flora Festival returns from Dec 1-10 to celebrate winter.
Reforming Thai cinema
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/06/2024
» It has been eight months since the National Soft Power Strategy Committee was established under the government of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Meanwhile, the Thai film industry, supported by the Thailand Creative Culture Agency, has not seen any significant changes.
Misinformation overload
Life, Alongkorn Parivudhiphongs, Published on 28/05/2024
» From exaggerated crime reports to hyperbolic political coverage, the trend towards dramatisation is reshaping how the public consumes news in Thailand, especially on television screens. Critics, however, have raised a red flag that this not only distorts fact-based reality but also undermines the media's role in providing accurate and responsible journalism, potentially leaving audiences more misinformed and emotionally manipulated.
Trip.com offers free city tours of Shanghai to transit passengers
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 29/04/2024
» In Shanghai, international transit passengers eligible for China's 72-144 hour visa-free policy as well as those holding a 24-hour temporary entry permit can enjoy a new way to kill time as Trip.com is offering free Shanghai Express city tours to visitors who want to experience China's financial and trading hub, a place where East meets West.
Songkran celebrations continue with Wan Lai Festival
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 18/04/2024
» As Songkran festivities end in most parts of the country, Chon Buri is continuing Thai New Year celebrations with the Wan Lai Festival -- which began on Tuesday and runs until Sunday -- on the mainland and islands.
Flex X Cop star Ahn Bo-hyun in Bangkok for fan meet
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 02/04/2024
» Ahn Bo-hyun, the lead actor of TV series Flex X Cop, will meet Thai fans at the "2024 Ahn Bo-hyun Asia Tour Fan Meeting – Hello!". The event will be held at the KBank Siam Pic-Ganesha Theatre on April 27.
Get up close with Yoona at Bitec
Life, Published on 17/01/2024
» South Korean singer and actress Yoona will make a comeback to the Kingdom with "Yoona Fan Meeting Tour: Yoonite In Bangkok" at Bitec Event Hall 98, Bang Na-Trat Road, on Feb 24 at 6pm.
Planetarium marks 60th year for Children's Day
Life, Published on 11/01/2024
» This Saturday, many museums in Bangkok and Pathum Thani will organise a range of innovative educational activities to mark National Children's Day. As part of the "Kids Dee Kid's Day Star Party With SCE", Bangkok Planetarium commemorates its 60th anniversary by encouraging the next generation of astronauts with free 30-minute stargazing sessions led by experts.
James named Friend of Omega
Life, Published on 24/11/2023
» Last November, Omega organised the "Her Time" exhibition in Bangkok at Parc Paragon.