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'Sawadeekowloon': Mural celebrates Thai culture in Hong Kong under renovation scheme
South China Morning Post, Published on 08/04/2026
» HONG KONG — Seven murals celebrating the Thai and Chiu Chow heritage of Hong Kong's Kowloon City will be erected in the district known for its ethnic Thai population and traditional stores under a public scheme to encourage building renovations in the area.
The most expensive cup of tea in Bangkok
BitesizeBKK, Published on 08/04/2026
» Bangkok has always been a city where the same ingredient can cost you fifty baht or five hundred depending on which door you walk through, but matcha has taken this further than most. At one end of the spectrum you have green powder being ladled into plastic cups at stalls across Chatuchak and On Nut. At the other, you have a single cup at Deep Tea in Ladprao running 3,900 baht, and the place is not empty.
Bangkok book fair draws 1.3m visitors, hits sales target
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» Thailand’s largest annual book show attracted more than 1.3 million visitors over 12 days and generated total sales of 534 million baht, meeting organisers’ targets despite global economic headwinds.
Experts warn over growing dependence on conversational AI
Kyodo News, Published on 07/04/2026
» KYODO — An increasing number of people are forming emotionally close relationships with conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, with some users describing them as friends, counsellors or even family members, according to recent surveys.
Daily blood pressure checks increase data
Life, Dr Eve Glazier & Dr Elizabeth Ko, Published on 07/04/2026
» Dear Doctors: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say their doctors think it's a good way to get ahead of potential problems. Do you know if these kinds of at-home readings are reliable?
Harry Potter is coming to HBO this Christmas
Life, Published on 01/04/2026
» HBO Max last week released the official teaser for the eight-episode first season of the upcoming original Harry Potter series, titled Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone, at the HBO Max UK & Ireland launch event. The series will debut at Christmas on HBO and will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max where it's available, including recent launch markets in the Asia Pacific, Germany, Italy, and the UK and Ireland.
Book bargains galore at Bangkok fair
Life, Published on 26/03/2026
» More than 10 millions books are presented at special prices during the "54th National Book Fair & Bangkok International Book Fair 2026", which kicks off today and runs daily from 10am to 9pm until April 6, at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center's Hall 5-8, Ratchadaphisek Road.
Legends return to the page
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 24/03/2026
» The country's largest literary event is set to return with a renewed focus on the enduring power of books and the stories that continue to shape generations.
Bangladesh sari weaving tradition hangs by a thread
AFP, Published on 11/03/2026
» TANGAIL — Bangladesh's Tangail sari is fighting for survival as weavers warn that automation and economic pressures are pushing the centuries-old craft to the brink despite its global acclaim.
Oscar Film Festival Chiang Mai offers quality cinema in March
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Oscar Film Festival Chiang Mai will bring world-class cinema to the northern capital throughout March 2026, at Wednesday Shine Cinema on Nimmanhaemin Road.