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A new stage for Asia

Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 20/04/2026

» Bangkok is about to take on a new kind of spotlight. The Thai capital has been officially announced as the host city for the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, marking the first time the long-running global music phenomenon expands into the region.

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Songkran 2026 shows Thailand at its most colourful online

Published on 18/04/2026

» Songkran 2026 confirmed that Thailand’s New Year festival is no longer just about buckets and water guns, but a full-blown digital spectacle -- now with Unesco-approved cultural credentials to match. Celebrated for the first time as a Unesco-listed form of living heritage, the holiday splashed across social media, showing how tradition, pop culture and a healthy disregard for staying dry can happily coexist both online and on the street.

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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.

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Your horoscope for April 17-23

Guru, Chaiyospol Hemwijit, Published on 17/04/2026

» Your spot-on horoscope for work, money and relationship from Guru by the Bangkok Post's famously accurate fortune teller. Let's see how you will fare this week and beyond.

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'AI shamans' tell the fortunes of curious South Koreans

AFP, Published on 17/04/2026

» SEOUL — The sound of tinkling bells drifts through an alley in central Seoul, an unmistakable sign that a shaman is near -- although in this case the mystic is a robot powered by artificial intelligence (AI)

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Nike takes a walk on the spicy side

Published on 16/04/2026

» Arguably Thailand’s most celebrated season, Songkran just swept through — ushering in the Thai New Year with its signature water-soaked celebration. Tapping into that spirit, Nike drops a festive take on the Nike SB Dunk Low with the “Songkran” iteration.

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Inspiring Asia film fest submissions are now open

Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 16/04/2026

» Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival 2026 is inviting storytellers to champion community spirit until July 6.

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EU says age-check app 'ready' in push to protect children online

AFP, Published on 15/04/2026

» BRUSSELS — European Union (EU) chief Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday that an EU-developed age verification application was ready to go, as the bloc pushes to better protect children from online harm.

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Khao chae season celebrated by Centara Grand at CentralWorld

Life, Published on 15/04/2026

» As the temperature in Thailand is soaring, there is no better time to enjoy khao chae, a summer ritual that is not just refreshing but also delicious.

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Choose your shield against UV rays

Life, Anna Neatpisarnvanich, Published on 14/04/2026

» Ultraviolet radiation levels in Thailand have been steadily rising, leading to more people incorporating sunscreen into their daily routines. With the country's tropical climate and strong year-round sun exposure, UV rays remain a constant presence even on cloudy days.