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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.
Splashing times ahead!
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 10/04/2026
» Songkran is one of Thailand's most cherished celebrations and Bangkok has become a world-class stage for festival revellers who want interactive experiences, contemporary creativity and the traditions of Thai New Year. As there is no reason to stop for fun at only one destination during this long holiday, here we recommend some interesting venues you can go and create your own kind of Songkran memory.
How YouTube fails its creators
Life, James Hein, Published on 08/04/2026
» YouTube is failing in customer protection, especially in certain categories. As a case study, consider YouTuber Davie504. Unless you are a bass player or interested in bass lines, you probably haven't heard of him. He spends time practising and demonstrating bass playing in a proficient and sometimes amusing fashion. He is unassuming and obviously works hard to present good content. In general, if you are playing any musical selection in a teaching presentation, particularly if you are playing it yourself, or if the section is short and not the full song, then this should be all covered by "fair use". Enter the music industry. When you think about overbearing corporate control, this is the perfect example. Within this, some artists are worse than others, with the absolute worst being whomever represents The Eagles.
The art of being present
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 07/04/2026
» Under the warmth of tropical rays, Joel Mesler's first visit to Thailand unleashes two exhibitions for collectors and visitors to immerse themselves in the dreamscape of a sunrise-to-sunset way of living.
Galaxy S26 Ultra makes your banking app a private affair
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 02/04/2026
» Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra has arrived in Thailand as a privacy-first flagship built for life in crowded places, led by a built-in “Privacy Display” that makes your screen harder to read from the sides — a handy trick on BTS platforms, in airport lounges and at café tables where strangers sometimes sit close enough to know your bank balance and your bad taste in group chats.
Is Hyrox really for everyone?
Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 01/04/2026
» We train in waves -- rounds, circuits, relentless effort stacking on endlessly. We chase the burn, the pace, the push past comfort. But for the longest time, there was no real arena for that kind of training. No start line, no finish line, no way to measure yourself against others in the world.
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.
An elegy to lost worlds
Life, Kenneth Barrett, Published on 28/03/2026
» A large, booming presence as bureau chief of the Associated Press in Bangkok for more than 30 years, a war reporter in Indochina before that, thrice president of the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand, Denis Gray has through six turbulent decades occupied front row seats, and foxholes, to report on some of the most violent upheavals of our times.
Why we need walkable cities
Life, Chavisa Boonpiti, Published on 21/03/2026
» Morning work commutes in Bangkok are tackled like olympian tasks. For some, it's a trudge down a narrow soi, followed by a motorbike taxi serpentining through traffic, leading to a transfer onto the BTS or MRT. Especially ambitious commutes may end with a walk across a skywalk or through a shopping complex before reaching the office. What looks like a straightforward commute on a map instead looks like a series of compromises one makes with the city.
Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Life, Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 14/03/2026
» The Indonesian government is preparing to enforce a landmark law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media, joining a growing global movement to shield minors from digital harms.